Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses
SB 199 waives hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees for emergency responders in West Virginia who are certified as totally disabled due to injuries sustained while performing their duties. It directly affects eligible emergency responders (as defined in state law) who would otherwise pay these fees. To qualify, applicants must submit an affidavit from their department or agency head confirming the disability occurred in the line of duty, along with any additional information required by the Division of Natural Resources. The bill establishes a formal process for requesting the waiver but does not create new financial obligations for the state.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Natural Resources
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Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Natural Resources then Finance
upper
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Ryan Weld
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