West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4494: Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4494 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state. Primary sponsor: Jim Butler (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Roy Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Corby Dillon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Jonathan Pinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction