Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1066
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority; expands powers, commercial fishing pier.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Keith Hodges (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority; powers; commercial fishing pier. Expands the powers of the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority to allow the Authority to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial fishing pier, defined in the bill, whose primary purpose is to allow fishing by the public. The bill exempts such a pier from certain licensing and reporting requirements for commercial fishing piers.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:22 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103670D