Committees · 2023 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2023 Regular Session.
Bills sent26
1% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out42%
11 of 26; 15 stopped in committee
Time in committee9 days
most between 5 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
202623 bills
reported 52% · typically 14 days, most 7–17 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202514 bills
reported 50% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
202424 bills
reported 25% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
202326 bills
reported 42% · typically 9 days, most 5–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
202226 bills
reported 35% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
202116 bills
reported 31% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
202018 bills
reported 56% · typically 13 days, most 10–63 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201916 bills
reported 6% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201815 bills
reported 20% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201719 bills
reported 21% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201634 bills
reported 35% · typically 10 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201526 bills
reported 15% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201435 bills
reported 43% · typically 10 days, most 10–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
201329 bills
reported 28% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201227 bills
reported 26% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201122 bills
reported 14% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
201042 bills
reported 50% · typically 7 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
200932 bills
reported 25% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 0 members
200842 bills
reported 31% · typically 14 days, most 10–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2023 Regular Session, newest first.
26 bills
Senate Bill 2534 · Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require additional regulation of freshwater fishing guides.
Sent February 13, 2023 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2543 · Chronic wasting disease; bring forward code sections for the purpose of possible amendment.
Sent February 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2556 · Qualifications for appointment as a conservation officer; clarify.
Sent February 7, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1026 · Sale of game animals; prohibit unless permitted by an act of the Legislature.
Sent January 25, 2023 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 654 · Antique boats; exempt from three year registration renewal requirement.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 786 · Nonresident native hunting and fishing license; authorize issuance for nonresident natives of Mississippi.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 804 · Hunting and fishing license; nonresident not required to have if on land that he or she owns.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 976 · Boats; require validation decal certifying the awarded number to be displayed on each side of vessel.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 979 · Hunting; provide exeception for recovering mortally wounded animals at night with use of light.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 998 · Wildlife; provide that the state has a duty to protect and sustain for the public's benefit.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1012 · Department of Wildlife; authorize reimbursement for discounts relating to hunting and fishing licenses and other fees.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1026 · Sale of game animals; prohibit unless permitted by an act of the Legislature.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1066 · Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; remove requirement that projects that acquire property shall not be considered until July 1, 2024.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1221 · Wildlife management areas; authorize use of mobility-related devices on trails for certain individuals.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1284 · Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; expand to nine members.
Sent January 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 515 · Training facilities; include in categories eligible for license fee increase proceeds.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 516 · Conservation officer; decrease minimum years of law enforcement experience required to be appointed a.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 517 · Guide and outfitter services licenses; revise annual fee for both residents and nonresidents.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 542 · Hunting and fishing license; waive requirement for residents who are honorably discharged veterans.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
House Bill 373 · Hunting; authorize hunters to wear fluorescent pink as an alternative to fluorescent orange.
Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
6 more
House Bill 289 · Hunting and fishing license fees; include training facilities in list of designated purposes for use of.
Sent January 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 310 · State park fee; authorize MDWFP to provide discount to senior citizens age 65 and older.
Sent January 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 312 · Hunting and fishing license; authorize Native Americans to receive free of charge upon providing a tribal identification card.
Sent January 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 49 · Resident lifetime hunting and fishing license; authorize Department of Wildlife to issue if parent was born in the state and was on active military service at the time of applicant's birth.
Sent January 4, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 122 · "Mississippi All-Terrain/Off-Road Vehicle Numbering Act"; create to establish certificate of number system for operating on public lands.
Sent January 4, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 32 · State parks; exempt veterans and active duty from paying entry fee and provide discount for campsite rental.
Sent January 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 28 days