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West VirginiaHB 53232026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to indexing of license and stamp fees

Sponsored By: Dave Foggin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§20-2-42

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Hunting and fishing fees track inflation

Beginning June 10, 2026, any increases to hunting and fishing license and stamp fees made by rule must follow inflation. The increase is tied to the Consumer Price Index (All Items) from the U.S. Department of Labor. The amount is rounded down to the nearest dollar. The Wildlife Resources director can propose these fee changes, but the Legislature must review and approve the rules. The law does not set exact fee amounts or the timing of increases.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dave Foggin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Scot C. Heckert

    Republican • House

  • John Paul Hott

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 37

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 505)

Yes: 29 • No: 5

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 304)

Yes: 61 • No: 32

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 248, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/25/26

    3/25/2026House

  4. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  7. House received Senate message

    3/13/2026House

  8. On 3rd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026Senate

  10. Passed Senate (Roll No. 505)

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Communicated to House

    3/12/2026Senate

  12. Completed legislative action

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. On 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Reported do pass

    3/10/2026Senate

  16. Immediate consideration

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

    3/5/2026Senate

  19. To Government Organization

    3/5/2026Senate

  20. To Government Organization

    3/5/2026Senate

  21. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/4/2026House

  22. Read 3rd time

    3/4/2026House

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 304)

    3/4/2026House

  24. Communicated to Senate

    3/4/2026House

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/3/2026House

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