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WV SCR9

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the decline of the eastern gray fox population in West Virginia and identify ways to stabilize and restore the species
  • Eastern gray fox populations have been declining since the late 1990s to early 2000s, with the decline spreading eastward from the Mississippi River
  • The eastern gray fox is West Virginia's only native canine species and plays a critical role in controlling rodent populations in eastern hardwood forests
  • Prior to the population decline, the gray fox was the highest economic return furbearer for West Virginia trappers
  • The Committee must report findings, conclusions, recommendations, and any draft legislation to the 2027 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study decline of eastern gray fox population in WV

Last Action

Ordered to House

3/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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