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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 2, 2026

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Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB334

AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 150.022 to disqualify a person who has been convicted of a violation of any state or federal hunting or fishing regulation from serving on the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission (commission); establish additional qualifications to serve on the commission; require that each appointee file an affidavit with the Secretary of State setting forth how the appointee meets the qualifications and requirements to serve on the commission; require that legislation confirming the…

Boards and Commissions Confirmation of Appointments Effective Dates, Emergency Fish and Wildlife General Assembly Hunting and Fishing Public Ethics Public Officers and Employees Secretary of State State Agencies

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This bill sets new rules for who can serve on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and lead the department. People convicted of violating hunting or fishing laws would be barred from the commission, appointees would need to file paperwork proving they meet qualifications, and the department's top official would now require Senate confirmation and be selected through a national search. Who it may affect: hunters, anglers, and Kentuckians who use fish and wildlife resources, as well as those appointed to or seeking roles on the commission or as department commissioner.

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