Bill
Bill > HB1186
OK HB1186
OK HB1186Wildlife; creating the Oklahoma Habitat Stamp; nonresidents; stamp exceptions; purchase amount; limitations on uses for monies received from purchase; effective date.
summary
Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to wildlife; creating the Oklahoma Habitat Stamp; requiring possession of the stamp by nonresidents while hunting or fishing in an Oklahoma Wildlife Management Area; providing stamp exceptions; providing stamp purchase amount; providing limitations on uses for monies received from stamp purchases; stating expiration date; directing the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to prescribe certain rules; providing for violation; providing for temporary stamp issuance; providing limitations on uses for monies received from temporary stamp purchases; providing for fines; creating the Oklahoma Habitat Stamp Revolving Fund; providing limitations of fund usage; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Oklahoma Habitat Stamp, a new requirement for nonresidents hunting or fishing in Oklahoma Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Nonresidents will need to purchase an $85 stamp valid for one year, with exceptions made for active-duty military personnel stationed in Oklahoma and nonresident veterans. If a nonresident is caught hunting without the stamp, they can purchase a temporary 30-day stamp from a game warden for $145. The revenue from these stamp sales will be deposited into a new Oklahoma Habitat Stamp Revolving Fund, which can only be used for maintenance and improvements to WMAs. Violations of the stamp requirement can result in fines ranging from $25 to $100. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission will be responsible for determining the stamp's design and issuance process. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to generate dedicated funding for the upkeep and enhancement of wildlife management areas in the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Wildlife (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1186&Session=2600 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1186&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1186%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1186%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1186%20INT.PDF |
Loading...