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HB4355 • 2026
To create a new hunting license stamp for upland game birds
To create a new hunting license stamp for upland game birds
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Amendments
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Plain English: HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-18 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
- HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-18 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
- ”; And, On page 1, section 56b, line 6, immediately after the word “noted”, by striking the period and inserting in lieu thereof a colon and the following words: “ Provided , That no UB resident upland game bird hunting stamp shall be required to be purchased by any resident hunter who has purchased a lifetime hunting license prior to the effective date of this legislation.
- ” Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-19 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
- HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-19 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
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- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-19 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
- HB4355 HFA Brooks 2-19 #1 Wiseman 3297 Delegate Brooks moved to amend the committee substitute for House Bill 4355 on page 1, section 56b, line 2, immediately after the words “These stamps” by striking the remainder of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: “ shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season.
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- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB4355 SUB HFA Howell, G.
- HB4355 SUB HFA Howell, G.
- and Heckert 2-18 #1 Casto 3264 Delegates Howell, G.
- and Heckert moved to amend the committee substitute on page 1, section 20-2-56b, line 6, after the word “noted” by striking the period, inserting a colon, and inserting the following text: “ Provided , That no Class UB resident upland game bird hunting stamp shall be required to be purchased by any resident hunter who has purchased a lifetime hunting license prior to the effective date of this legislation.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB4355 SUB HFA Howell, G.
- HB4355 SUB HFA Howell, G.
- and Heckert 2-18 #1 Casto 3264 Delegates Howell, G.
- and Heckert moved to amend the committee substitute on page 1, section 20-2-56b, line 6, after the word “noted” by striking the period, inserting a colon, and inserting the following text: “ Provided , That no Class UB resident upland game bird hunting stamp shall be required to be purchased by any resident hunter who has purchased a lifetime hunting license prior to the effective date of this legislation.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Bill History
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2026-02-21
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To Natural Resources
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2026-02-21
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To Natural Resources then Finance
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2026-02-21
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Introduced in Senate
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2026-02-20
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-02-20
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Passed House (Roll No. 142)
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2026-02-20
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Read 3rd time
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2026-02-20
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-19
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Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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2026-02-19
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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2026-02-19
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Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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2026-02-19
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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2026-02-19
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Read 2nd time
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2026-02-19
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-18
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Read 1st time
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2026-02-18
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On 1st reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-17
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By substitute, do pass
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2026-01-28
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-16
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To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
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2026-01-15
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-15
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-15
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To Government Organization
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2026-01-15
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
To create a new hunting license stamp for upland game birds
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HB 4355 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Engrossed Version House Bill 4355 History OTHER VERSIONS - Committee Substitute (1) | Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4355 By Delegate Burkhammer [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization; Reported on February 16, 2026] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-2-56b, relating to the creation of an "upland game bird" stamp to support the purchase and release of upland game birds in West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 2. WILDLIFE RESOURCES. §20-2-56b. Upland game bird stamp. (a) A Class UB stamp is a resident upland game bird hunting stamp and a Class UBO stamp is a non-resident upland game bird hunting stamp, these stamps shall be required only to hunt and take upland game birds in a wildlife management area, and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may designate pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, during any upland game bird season. entitle the licensee to hunt and take upland game birds during any upland game bird season in all counties of the state The fee for a Class UB stamp is $25 and the fee for a Class UBO is $50. These stamps require the licensee purchase the appropriate base license before participating in the activities specified in this section, except as noted . : Provided , That no Class UB resident upland game bird hunting stamp shall be required to be purchased by any resident hunter who has purchased a lifetime hunting license prior to the effective date of this legislation. (b) "Upland game birds" are defined as ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, and ring necked pheasant. The definition of upland game birds may be modified by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. (c) The proceeds of the stamp shall be used by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to purchase and release upland game birds into West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas and to develop and manage upland game bird habitat in those same areas and any additional lands the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may later deem appropriate for such development and management. (d) Nothing in this code will remove resident landowner privileges to hunt or take upland game birds on their own property. (e) The Director shall be responsible for administering the upland game bird stamp. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: