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VA HB1465

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Simonds

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code § 3.2-2704 to expand the powers and duties of the Marine Products Board

  • Requires the Board to establish a new full-time equivalent position dedicated to blue catfish marketing and production

  • The new position will be responsible for identifying grants and other funding opportunities for blue catfish in the Commonwealth

  • The position will also be responsible for disbursing moneys from grants and funds obtained for blue catfish initiatives

  • Introduced by Delegate Simonds on January 23, 2026, with committee referral pending

Legislative Description

Blue catfish; marketing & production, Marine Prod. Board to establish full-time equivalent position.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/24/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/18/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026
Appropriations: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources2/11/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Agriculture1/30/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/23/2026

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