Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-508.2, relating to Department of Wildlife Resources; fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Department of Wildlife Resources; fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage. Directs the Department of Wildlife Resources to (i) develop, publish, and maintain a dedicated webpage on its website to educate the recreational fishing community and the general public about the importance of responsible recycling and disposal of fishing tackle, as defined in the bill, and (ii) periodically update such webpage to ensure that educational materials are current, relevant, and effective i
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 9, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 379 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Jessica L. AndersonKaren R. "Kacey" CarnegieLindsey DoughertyLily V. FranklinJohn Chilton McAuliffRodney T. Willett
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-03-09 · P · Y 36, N 3, X 1
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-03-05 · P · Y 39, X 1
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N)Senate · 2026-03-03 · P · Y 13, N 2
Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-03 · P · Y 74, N 24, X 2
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-28 · P · Y 19, N 3
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-21 · P · Y 10
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 379.