Richard Stuart
- Republican
- Senator
- District 25
Primary
Season for taking oysters. Extends from March 1 to March 31 the close of the season for taking oysters by patent tongs from public oyster beds, rocks, or shoals. Under current law, the season begins October 1. The bill allows the Marine Resources Commission to close the season for any area in the Commonwealth where the use of patent tongs is permitted when, in its opinion, the condition of the oysters warrants.
Season for taking oysters. Extends from March 1 to March 31 the close of the season for taking oysters by patent tongs from public oyster beds, rocks, or shoals. Under current law, the season begins October 1.
Approved by Governor-Chapter 135 (effective 7/1/22)
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Impact statement from DPB (SB629ER)
Enrolled
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Read third time
VOTE: Passage (94-Y 3-N)
Passed House (94-Y 3-N)
Read second time
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (19-Y 3-N)
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Impact statement from DPB (SB629E)
Engrossed by Senate as amended SB629E
Amendment by Senator Stuart agreed to
Reading of amendment waived
Read second time
Printed as engrossed 22103341D-E
Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Impact statement from DPB (SB629)
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
Presented and ordered printed 22103341D
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Presented and ordered printed 22103341D | PDF HTML |
| Printed as engrossed 22103341D-E | PDF HTML |
| SB629ER | PDF HTML |
| CHAP0135 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Impact Statement: SB629FER122.PDF | |
| Fiscal Impact Statement: SB629FE122.PDF | |
| Fiscal Impact Statement: SB629F122.PDF | |
| Amendment: SB629AS | HTML |
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