SF0170

Failed

Grizzly bear management prohibition.

Prevent the Game and Fish Department from taking certain actions to manage grizzly bears without specific legislative authorization.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to game and fish; limiting the actions the game and fish department and commission may take in the management of grizzly bears; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

Game & Fish

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Hoeft, Winter, Senator(s) Driskill

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What does this bill do?

Prohibits the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Commission from taking management actions for grizzly bears unless expressly required by statute or necessary for public safety, until the grizzly bear is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act.

Adds a new subsection prohibiting the Game and Fish Commission and Department from taking or engaging in management actions or activities for grizzly bears unless the action is expressly required by statute or is necessary for public safety and welfare. (W.S. 23-1-302(s), Sec. 1)
Specifies that this prohibition applies only until the grizzly bear is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act and primary management authority is returned to the state. (W.S. 23-1-302(s), Sec. 1)
Directs the Game and Fish Commission to promulgate all rules necessary to implement the act. (Sec. 2)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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Actions (5)

3/3/2025(Senate)

S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4

2/10/2025(Senate)

S No report prior to CoW Cutoff

1/29/2025(Senate)

S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel

1/24/2025(Senate)

S Received for Introduction

1/23/2025(LSO)

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