West Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 421 — Relating to crossbow hunting

Last action — To House Judiciary

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

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 421 provides clearer guidelines on crossbow hunting in West Virginia. It now specifies that using a crossbow during big game seasons requires additional licenses, stamps, or permits, except during the buck firearms season. Importantly, it also expands the types of licenses that allow crossbow hunting, making it more accessible for hunters. This change matters because it helps ensure that hunters are properly licensed while promoting safe and responsible hunting practices.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Introduced Senate Bill 421 By Senators Maynard and Cline [Introduced January 30, 2018;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 421 By Senators Maynard and Cline [Originating in the Committee on Natural Resources;
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources] A BILL to amend and reenact §20-2-42a, §20-2-42q, §20-2-42s, and §20-2-42v of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to crossbow hunting;
Reported on February 23, 2018]     A BILL to amend and reenact §20-2-42a, §20-2-42q, §20-2-42s, and §20-2-42v of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to crossbow hunting;
and clarifying use of crossbows with certain licenses and stamps.
clarifying use of crossbows with Class A hunting and trapping license during big game seasons requires additional license, stamps, or permits (with exception of buck firearms seasons);
permitting crossbow hunting with Class RB and Class RRB licenses;
permitting crossbow hunting with Class UU licenses;
and permitting crossbow hunting with Class BG stamp.
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the use of a crossbow for hunting big game requires additional licenses, stamps, or permits (with exception of buck firearms season) with a Class A hunting and trapping license.
The bill permits crossbow hunting with Class RB, Class RRB, and Class UU licenses, and with a Class BG stamp.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. To House Judiciary

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Ordered to House

  5. Passed Senate (Roll No. 234)

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. On 3rd reading

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. On 2nd reading

  10. Read 1st time

  11. On 1st reading

  12. Committee substitute reported

  13. To Natural Resources

  14. Introduced in Senate

  15. To Natural Resources

  16. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Cline · Cosponsor
  • Maynard · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Maynard

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Cline

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31000
Republican 3000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
ARVON — Yea
GAUNCH — Yea
RUCKER — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
BALDWIN — Yea
KARNES — Yea
STOLLINGS — Yea
BEACH — Yea
MANN — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
BLAIR — Yea
MARONEY — Yea
SYPOLT — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
MAYNARD — Yea
TAKUBO — Yea
BOSO — Yea
OJEDA — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
PALUMBO — Yea
UNGER — Yea
CLINE — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
WELD — Yea
PREZIOSO — Yea
WOELFEL — Yea
FACEMIRE — Yea
ROMANO — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
FERNS — Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 421?
SB 421 is sponsored by Cline and Maynard.
What is the current status of SB 421?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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