HB2896

Game and fish; lifetime licenses; nonresident property owners; license amount; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma HB2896 creates lifetime fishing and hunting licenses for both residents and nonresident property owners.

Oklahoma HB2896 amends existing law to create lifetime fishing and combination hunting and fishing licenses for both residents and nonresidents who own property in the state. The bill sets specific fees for these licenses, including higher rates for nonresidents. It also allows for the issuance of duplicate licenses and ensures that license privileges are retained even if residency changes. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House: Rules Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

9 Yea

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1 Nay

R

History

Feb 26, 2025

House

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee

Feb 26, 2025

House

Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author)

Feb 17, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Wildlife Committee