Game and fish; prohibiting taking of game for compensation without certain licenses. Effective date.
What it does: On the version voted May 5, 2026: Requires hunting guides and outfitters paid to help hunt waterfowl or cranes to hold state licenses costing up to $1,000 for resident outfitters and $2,000 for nonresidents, with violations punishable by fines of $1,500 to $2,000, jail, and license revocation. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 11 · No 2 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- John PfeifferR38No
- Rick WestR3No
The full roll (13)
Yes 11
No 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.