SB 906 — Introduction of snakehead fish; penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 361 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 26, 2016. Enacted.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 4 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 906 added a section that clarifies the penalties for violations related to certain activities governed by the Inland Fisheries. This modification explicitly states that someone found guilty of these violations would face a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can carry serious consequences. It matters because it strengthens enforcement and accountability regarding the protection of Virginia's fisheries, promoting better compliance with fishing regulations.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 361 An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-313.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the introduction of snakehead fish;
[S 906] Approved March 13, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0361) View text Current html March 13, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB906ER) View text html February 22, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101295D html December 26, 2016
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 361 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/23/17
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Passed House (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned ACNR sub: Natural Resources
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101295D
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPike · Cosponsor
- Scott A. Surovell · Primary
- Kaye Kory · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 906?
- SB 906 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike, Scott A. Surovell, and Kory, Kaye.
- What is the current status of SB 906?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 26, 2016. Enacted.
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