Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2629: Fishing license requirements; free fishing days.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2629 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Fishing license requirements; free fishing days. Primary sponsor: Buddy Fowler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Fishing license requirements; exemptions; free fishing days. Increases from three to six days the maximum number of free fishing days, during which a person is allowed to fish without a fishing license, that the Board of Wildlife Resources may designate for inland waters in the Commonwealth and the Commissioner of Marine Resources may designate for saltwater recreational fishing in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Fowler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2629)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 25104010D