HB 2326 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commercial fishing pier; public fishing pier owned by a political subdivision, exclusion.

Summary

Commercial fishing pier; public fishing pier owned by a political subdivision; exclusion. Excludes a political subdivision that operates a public fishing pier over or upon the subaqueous beds of the Commonwealth from commercial fishing pier licensing fees and permitting requirements.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → HACNR Sub: Chesapeake Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from a simple introduction to a substitute version that expands its scope from just one section to three sections of the Code of Virginia. The substitute version adds a new section on recreational gear licensing and creates a new section for exemptions to saltwater recreational fishing licenses, while retaining the original commercial fishing pier provisions.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from amending only § 28.2-302 to amending three sections: § 28.2-226.1 (recreational gear license), § 28.2-302 (commercial fishing pier), and a new § 28.2-302.5 (exemptions to saltwater recreational fishing license).

SCOPE

Added new section § 28.2-226.1 requiring recreational gear licenses for persons using commercial gear for recreational fishing purposes.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new section § 28.2-302.5 establishing 12 specific exemptions from saltwater recreational fishing license requirements, including age-based exemptions, fishing from private property, disabled persons, and tribal members.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the bill to amend three separate code sections instead of just one, significantly broadening the legislative scope.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill header from 'Introduced' to 'Offered for Consideration' with substitute amendment markings.

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Committee

Jan 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake

lower

Jan 8, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors