Yesterday, March 1 was crossover day. Crossover means that if a bill did not pass out of its house of origin, then it is essentially defeated for the year.
West Virginia’s 2023 legislative session has been quiet for sportsmen, but here are a few bills of interest that passed their house of origin.
Senate Bill 200 expands allowing leashed dogs to track wounded game to include elk, turkey, and wild boar when hunting. Senate Bill 200 unanimously passed the Senate.
Senate Bill 629 establishes an auto-renewal program for wildlife licenses, stamps, and permits. SB 629 unanimously passed the Senate.
Senate Bill 733 allows the Department of Natural Resources to issue lifetime licenses, stamps, and permits. SB 733 unanimously passed the Senate.
House Bill 2004 prevents payments by credit cards to be used for surveillance of Second Amendment activity and discriminatory conduct. HB 2004 unanimously passed the House.
We are expecting these bills to move quickly as the scheduled adjournment date is midnight on Saturday, March 11. We will be keeping a close eye on these bills and will email you when action is needed.
Sportsmen throughout West Virginia must stay actively involved to defend our hunting, fishing, and trapping heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. Please share this email with your family, friends, and fellow sportsmen to ensure they are up-to-date on bills moving through the legislative process.
About the Sportsmen’s Alliance: The Sportsmen’s Alliance protects and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money to pay for them. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation is responsible for public education, legal defense and research. Its mission is accomplished through several distinct programs coordinated to provide the most complete defense capability possible. Stay connected to Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
