DNR-MIGRATORY BIRDS

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Eurasian Collared Dove and Ringed Turtle-Dove are excluded from the list of wildlife protected by the Act. Provides that the Virginia Rail, Sora Rail, Wilson's Snipe, Woodcock, Mourning Dove, and White-winged Dove are classified as migratory game birds for purposes of the Code.

Every action

36 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 3, 2023SenateSecond Reading
2. May 3, 2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 4, 2023
3. May 4, 2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
4. May 4, 2023HousePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 2, 2023HouseSent to the Governor
6. Jun 9, 2023HouseGovernor Approved
7. Jun 9, 2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
8. Jun 9, 2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0023

Roll calls

3 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 10 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

• Lance YednockD Primary sponsor · District 76
• Sue RezinR Floor sponsor · District 38