Why 2/5: Establishes a new program to address environmental pollution, but it's not an immediate, high-stakes legislative battle.
The Department of Wildlife Resources will be required to create and maintain a webpage educating the public on responsible fishing tackle recycling and disposal. This operational change aims to reduce plastic pollution in Virginia's waterways and protect wildlife.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB291ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage, report.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB291)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 379 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)