Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 645: Marine Resources Commission; marking of commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 645 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Marine Resources Commission; marking of commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices. Primary sponsor: Hillary Pugh Kent (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0409).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Marine Resources Commission; license tags and identification numbers; marking of commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices. Provides that license tags or identification numbers for commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices shall be attached and displayed in a manner prescribed by the Marine Resources Commission and repeals a provision that requires a licensee to apply for a new tag within 24 hours after the discovery of the destruction or loss of the original tag. Currently, the requirements for attaching and displaying license tags or identification numbers are set forth in state law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Pugh Kent | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0409)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 409 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB645)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB645ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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