SB 474 VA
Atlantic Menhaden Research Fund; established, report.
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Summary
This bill would establish an Atlantic Menhaden Research Fund. Atlantic menhaden is a fish species found in the Chesapeake Bay and coastal Atlantic waters that is important to both the ecosystem and commercial and recreational fisheries. The fund would support research on Atlantic menhaden conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The research would contribute to better understanding and management of this fish species in Virginia waters.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 28.2 a section numbered 28.2-1102.1, relating to Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Atlantic Menhaden Research Fund established; report.
Sponsor (1)
- David W. Marsden Democratic · primary
Action history (4)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103641D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations · upper
- Feb 3, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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