Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 2741 — Game and fish; landowners; licenses; documentation; effective date.

Last action — Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2741 adds provisions to exempt certain landowners from needing licenses for specific types of property. This includes both resident and nonresident landowners. The change is significant because it eases regulations for these landowners, potentially making it easier for them to engage in activities like hunting on their property without the burden of obtaining additional licenses. This could encourage more land use and recreational activities while also simplifying compliance for property owners.

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HB2741 FULLPCS1 Trey Caldwell-MKS 2/12/2025 1:49:43 pm COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER:
STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
CHAIR:
I move to amend HB2741 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by:
Trey Caldwell Adopted:
_____________________________ ______________________Reading Clerk___ STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) PROPOSED COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Caldwell (Trey) 6 8 PROPOSED COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to game and fish;
Caldwell (Trey) 6 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to game and fish;
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12565 Page 3 required to check the wildlife in at a Department check station, the taker of the wildlife shall:
12635 Page 3 required to check the wildlife in at a Department check station, the taker of the wildlife shall:
12565 Page 4 information in order to acquire any license or permit, pursuant to the provisions of this section, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed ten (10) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
12635 Page 4 information in order to acquire any license or permit, pursuant to the provisions of this section, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed ten (10) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
12565 Page 5 who has a license or permit revoked pursuant to this section shall surrender the revoked license or permit to the court, or the court may order the defendant to surrender the license or permit directly to an officer from the Department of Wildlife Conservation present at the hearing.
12635 Page 5 who has a license or permit revoked pursuant to this section shall surrender the revoked license or permit to the court, or the court may order the defendant to surrender the license or permit directly to an officer from the Department of Wildlife Conservation present at the hearing.
12565 Page 6 license revocation period shall be extended by two (2) additional years.
12635 Page 6 license revocation period shall be extended by two (2) additional years.
12565 Page 7 combination hunting and fishing license pursuant to the provisions of Section 4-114 of this title;
12635 Page 7 combination hunting and fishing license pursuant to the provisions of Section 4-114 of this title;
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12565 Page 9 ($500.00) in addition to the nonresident annual hunting license required in paragraph 1 of this subsection;
12635 Page 9 ($500.00) in addition to the nonresident annual hunting license required in paragraph 1 of this subsection;
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12565 Page 12 created by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs;
12635 Page 12 created by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs;
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12565 Page 15 be used exclusively for developing, managing, preserving, and protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat.
12635 Page 15 be used exclusively for developing, managing, preserving, and protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat.
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6 60-1-12565 MKS 02/12/25 8 Req.
6 60-1-12635 MKS 02/13/25 8 Req.
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Action History

  1. Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)

  2. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

  3. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  4. Authored by Representative Caldwell (Trey)

  5. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Appropriations And Budget Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 26 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21200
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 4000
Total 26200
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (28)
Member Party Vote
Bennett — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Nay
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Nay
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2741?
HB 2741 is sponsored by Trey Caldwell (Republican) and Rob Hall (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2741?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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