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2026 Regular Session

HB784

Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension

Extending to June 30, 2030, the authorization of a leaseholder of certain aquaculture leases, with prior written approval from the Department of Natural Resources, to place shellfish, bags, nets, and structures on submerged aquatic vegetation, subject to certain requirements.

Legislative progress

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Introduced in House February 4, 2026 House passed March 11, 2026 Senate passed April 8, 2026 Governor approved April 28, 2026

Recorded floor votes

2 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.

March 11, 2026 · House

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

134 yea–0 nay · 3 not voting · 4 absent

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April 8, 2026 · Senate

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

43 yea–0 nay · 2 not voting · 2 absent

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. House Approved by the Governor - Chapter 255
  2. House Returned Passed
  3. Senate Third Reading Passed (43-0) View roll call
  4. Senate Second Reading Passed
  5. Senate Favorable Adopted
  6. Senate Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
  7. Senate Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
  8. Senate Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
  9. House Third Reading Passed (134-0) View roll call
  10. House Second Reading Passed
  11. House Favorable Adopted
  12. House Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
  13. House Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
  14. House First Reading Environment and Transportation
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