Relating to indexing of license and stamp fees
Summary
West Virginia HB5323 was signed into law on April 1, 2026, authorizing the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to propose legislative rules changing the indexing of license and stamp fees. The bill passed the House (61-31) and Senate (29-5) in March 2026. The legislation enables future administrative adjustments to hunting, fishing, and related license fee structures.
What changed
West Virginia HB5323 grants the Director of Natural Resources explicit statutory authority to propose legislative rules modifying how license and stamp fees are indexed. This enables the department to adjust fee structures in response to inflation, cost changes, or policy priorities without requiring separate enabling legislation each time.
Hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists who purchase licenses and stamps from the WV Division of Natural Resources may face fee adjustments as the department develops implementing rules. The specific magnitude and timeline of any fee changes will depend on future rulemaking proceedings.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementing rules from WV Division of Natural Resources
- Anticipate potential fee adjustments for hunting, fishing, and related licenses
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ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5323 Signed by Governor HB5323 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to indexing of license and stamp fees
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of Natural Resources to propose legislative rules changing indexing of license and stamp fees.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Dave Foggin (Rep - R) Scot Heckert (Rep - R) John Paul Hott (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/26 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-13 H House received Senate message 2026-03-12 S Completed legislative action 2026-03-12 S Communicated to House 2026-03-12 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 505) 2026-03-12 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-12 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-11 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-11 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-10 S Read 1st time 2026-03-10 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-10 S Reported do pass 2026-03-05 S To Government Organization 2026-03-05 S To Government Organization 2026-03-05 S Introduced in Senate 2026-03-04 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-04 H Passed House (Roll No. 304) 2026-03-04 H Read 3rd time 2026-03-04 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-03 H Read 2nd time 2026-03-03 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-02 H Read 1st time 2026-03-02 H Immediate consideration 2026-03-02 H Do pass 2026-02-09 H To House Government Organization 2026-02-09 H Introduced in House 2026-02-09 H To Government Organization 2026-02-09 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-04 Passed House (Roll No. 304) Yea: 61 Nay: 31 2026-03-12 Passed Senate (Roll No. 505) Yea: 29 Nay: 5
Committee Referrals
2026-02-09 H Government Organization 2026-03-05 S Government Organization
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