HR 136 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Wildlife Management; recognize trapping as an effective tool.

This bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes regulated trapping as an effective tool for wildlife management in Mississippi. It does not change any laws or create new regulations but instead serves as a symbolic statement affirming the role of trapping in conservation efforts. The resolution highlights existing benefits such as predator control, habitat protection, and economic value from fur harvesting. It also directs the state to encourage public education about trapping practices and requires copies of the resolution to be sent to relevant state agencies and federal officials.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced Current version · 3 edits
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The document format changed from a House Resolution (H. Res. 136) to a House Bill (H.R. 136), indicating it may now be a bill rather than a resolution. The substantive policy content regarding trapping as a wildlife management tool remained largely unchanged, though the formatting and header information were updated to reflect the current legislative session status.
TECHNICAL

Document type changed from House Resolution to House Bill, which may affect its legislative process and potential for becoming law.

Header information updated to reflect current version status with session year 2026 and official tracking numbers.

Original 'As Introduced' and 'Current version' diff markers were replaced with adopted version formatting.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Scott Bounds
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MS
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