2010 Virginia General Assembly Legislation

Through this summary, VDGIF will provide information on bills related to the Department's mission that may be of interest to you.

Click on the bill number to go directly to the state's Legislative Information System (LIS) to view the most current version of the full text of the legislation, summary information, and current status. Please note that the "status" information will be updated on the LIS only when there has been action on the specific piece of legislation; not all bills will be acted on in the same timeframes.

Bill Title Status
HB74 Boating safety course; exempts person from taking if possessed valid license issued by Coast Guard. No longer moving forward.
HB128 Fishing license, special; DGIF to issue free licenses to disabled, active duty military personnel.
HB131 Hunters for the Hungry; DGIF to include in hunting license application for donation of at least $2.
HB168 Personal flotation devices; requires children 12 and under to wear. No longer moving forward.
HB236 Firearms; Class 1 misdemeanor to discharge in certain areas.
HB373 Hunting, trapping, and fishing; courts may revoke license and privilege if convicted of violations.
HB399 Bear kill permits; utilize bear only for human consumption.
HB486 Impeding hunting.
HB487 Board of Game and Inland Fisheries; regulatory authority.
HB488 Model bow hunting ordinance; penalty.
HB544 Free hunting license; active duty military service. No longer moving forward.
HB578 Trapping of rabbits. No longer moving forward.
HB795 Dams and fishways.
HB801 License to fish; South Holston Reservoir.
HB802 Antique motorboats. No longer moving forward.
HB1029 Special species fishing license. No longer moving forward.
HB1181 Special hunting license for permanently disabled. No longer moving forward.
HB1218 Waterfowl blinds; licenses.
HB1283 Possession of shed antlers.
SB93 Personal flotation devices; requires children 12 and under to wear.
SB217 Local boat and watercraft registration fees.
SB243 Fishing license exemption.
SB289 Infant lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.
SB500 Hunting and fishing licenses; active military. No longer moving forward.
SB575 Endangered and threatened species; Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to adopt regulations.

HB: 18, SB: 6 Total: 24

Commenting on Legislation

The most appropriate way to express your opinion about these bills, or any other legislation, is through your local delegate and/or senator. For more information about your legislators and how to contact them, please visit the Virginia General Assembly website. You may also contact the Virginia General Assembly's Constituent Viewpoint Comment line toll-free at 1-800-889-0229 (698-1990 in Richmond).