HB45Introduced in the House of Delegates
Fees to hunt, fish, and trap; free or partially discounted, reimbursement.
Introduced by Hyland Fowler, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Wildlife Resources; free or partially discounted fees to hunt, fish, and trap; reimbursement. Requires the Department of Wildlife Resources to maintain an annual accounting of revenue that would have been received by the Department from license exemptions or free or partially discounted fees to hunt, fish, or trap that are established by the General Assembly on or after July 1, 2026, and to submit such accounting to the Department of Accounts by August 1 of each year. The bill requires the Department of Accounts to pay the actual amount of such revenue within 30 days into the Game Protection Fund and also allows the accounting required by the bill and any other records relating to such accounting to be subject to audit by the State Comptroller.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) · February 11, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | No |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103106D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB45)
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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