Yesterday, the Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee passed a number of anti-sportsmen bills and defeated one pro-sportsman’s bill with a 9-6
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NEWS ARCHIVE
Virginia: Pro-, Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in Senate Committee Monday Morning
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Monday, Jan. 23, at 8 a.m., the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider several gun bills that will either protect or crater firearms freedom.
Read MoreWashington D.C. Fur Ban Bill Defeated!
HuntingThe “Fur Products Prohibition Act of 2022” failed to move through the D.C. 2022 legislative process and is considered defeated. As previously
Read MoreVirginia: “Animal Welfare” Bills Prefiled
HuntingVirginia’s 2023 bill prefiling ended yesterday, with a number of anti-hunting and gun control measures in the mix for this session. This is going to
Read MoreVictory! Sunday Hunting Bill Signed in Virginia
Government Affairs ArchiveLast week, Gov. Youngkin signed Senate Bill 8 into law. This legislation expands Sunday hunting opportunities in Virginia to include public lands
Read MoreSunday Hunting on the Move Across the Country
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislatures in six eastern states are considering legislation that expand Sunday hunting opportunities. “Expanding Sunday hunting is an easy way
Read MoreTrappers Victorious in Virginia!
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Feb. 2, a Virginia legislative panel killed legislation that would have prohibited all steel-jaw traps. The Virginia House Natural Resources
Read MoreVirginia Bill Restricts Trapping, Will Cost Taxpayers Millions
Government Affairs ArchiveThe animal-rights movement continues to target essential wildlife management practices nationwide, and in 2022 they’ve added Virginia to the list.
Read MoreUPDATE! Hearing Alert for Virginia Tether Bill
Government Affairs ArchiveUPDATE! Virginia Senate Bill 272 has its first hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, in The Pocahontas Building, Senate Room A. Virginia House Bill
Read MoreVirginia Bill Prohibits Shooting Ranges Near Residential Areas
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Virginia by Senator John Bell prohibits outdoor shooting ranges within 500 yards of property zoned for residential use.
Read MoreTether Bill Returns in Virginia Legislature
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in 2019 by Virginia State Senator John Bell would prohibit an owner from tethering a dog outside between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It
Read MoreVirginia Bill Increases Taxes on Firearm Sales
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Virginia by State Delegate Mark Levine would implement an additional sales tax on all firearm and ammunition purchases.
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