West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SCR10: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of hunters buying upland game bird stamps with standard hunting licenses
Status: Introduced, March 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 11, 2026:
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 10 (By Senators Hamilton, Deeds, Garcia, Morris, Tarr, and Woodrum) [Originating in the Committee on Natural Resources; reported March 11, 2026] Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the economic feasibility of requiring hunters to purchase an upland game bird stamp along with the purchase of a standard hunting license prior to hunting upland game birds in wildlife management areas in the state. Whereas, Upland Game Birds include ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, and ring-necked pheasant; and Whereas, A recent survey indicated nearly 7,300 hunters purchased a standard hunting license in West Virginia; and Whereas, Hunting upland game birds is a popular sport among hunters in the state as indicated in the survey; and Whereas, A recent pilot study indicated that if the state charged $10.00 for an upland game bird stamp it could raise approximately $37,000 assuming half of the hunters will purchase a stamp; and Whereas, The additional revenue generated from an upland game bird stamp could be used to stock additional game birds throughout the state; and Whereas, Increasing the game bird population in the state would likely grow the popularity of game bird hunting in state along with additional revenue generated therefrom; therefore, be it Resolved by the Legislature of West and, be it Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on …
Sponsors
- Hamilton, Bill (R, 11) · primary sponsor
- Deeds, Vince (R, 10)
- Garcia, Joey (D, 13)
- Morris, Robbie (R, 11)
- Tarr, Eric (R, 04)
- Woodrum, Jack (R, 10)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to House
- : Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Reported be adopted
- : Referred to Rules on Unfinished Business
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Reported be adopted
- : Originated in Senate Natural Resources
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Common questions
- What is SCR10?
- SCR10 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of hunters buying upland game bird stamps with standard hunting licenses.
- What is the status of SCR10?
- Introduced as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to House (March 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR10?
- Hamilton, Bill (R, 11), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR10?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=cr&houseorig=s&btype=res
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