Why 3/5: Establishes a new, ongoing fund for wildlife conservation, allowing for future projects and voluntary contributions.
This bill establishes the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund, which will provide grants for projects that conserve or enhance wildlife corridors and build associated wildlife crossing infrastructure. Individuals can make voluntary contributions to this fund through Department of Motor Vehicles electronic transactions or their individual income tax returns.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB597ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB597)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 636 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0636)