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HB 2297 — Oyster planting grounds; Marine Resources Commission to post.
Last action — Enacted, Chapter 798 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 11 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires the Marine Resources Commission (the Commission) to post notice of an application to lease oyster planting grounds for 30 days on its website and to notify by mail any current holders of adjoining leases, and riparian owners within 200 feet of the selected grounds. Current law requires posting of notice at the local courthouse for 60 days. The bill (i) reduces from four weeks to two weeks the period during which the Commission is required to publish weekly notice of the application in a newspaper and (ii) requires all forms of notice to invite written comments. The bill also provides that the applicant shall bear the cost of notice.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill HB 2297 has been updated to remove a specific chapter reference from 2017. This change clarifies the current legal framework by stripping away outdated provisions. It matters because it helps streamline the legislation and ensures that only relevant and current laws are referenced, making it easier for everyone to understand what is in effect today.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTERVIRGINIA 798ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 28.2-606 of the Code of Virginia, relating to oyster planting grounds;
[H 2297] Approved April 5, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Enrolled House: Reenrolled bill text (HB2297ER2) Current html April 05, 2017
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0798) View text html April 05, 2017
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2297ER) View text html February 24, 2017
- Engrossed House: Printed as engrossed 17102816D-E html February 06, 2017
- House: Presented and ordered printed 17102816D View text html January 11, 2017
Action History
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Enacted, Chapter 798 (effective 7/1/17)
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Signed by President as reenrolled
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Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
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Reenrolled bill text (HB2297ER2)
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Reenrolled
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Governor's recommendation adopted
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House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Governor's recommendation received by House
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/28/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Read third time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 17102816D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB2297E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Assigned App. sub: Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Technology
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Presented and ordered printed 17102816D
Sponsors
- Jr. Gordon C. Helsel · Cosponsor
- Jason S. Miyares · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
- Gordon C. Helsel, Jr.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| 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)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Albo | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| LeMunyon | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Villanueva | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Marshall, D.W. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, R.G. | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Dudenhefer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Farrell | — | Yea |
| Greason | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Hester | — | Yea |
| Holcomb | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Lingamfelter | — | Yea |
| Loupassi | — | Yea |
| Massie | — | Yea |
| Minchew | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Morris | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| O'Bannon | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Yost | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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
- What does HB 2297 do?
- Requires the Marine Resources Commission (the Commission) to post notice of an application to lease oyster planting grounds for 30 days on its website and to notify by mail any current holders of adjoining leases, and riparian owners within 200 feet of the selected grounds. Current law requires posting of notice at the local courthouse for 60 days. The bill (i) reduces from four weeks to two weeks the period during which the Commission is required to publish weekly notice of the application in a newspaper and (ii) requires all forms of notice to invite written comments. The bill also provides that the applicant shall bear the cost of notice.
- Who sponsors HB 2297?
- HB 2297 is sponsored by Gordon C. Helsel, Jr. and Miyares, Jason S..
- What is the current status of HB 2297?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2297?
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