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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
05/28/2019
05/28/2019
Crossed Over
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
Passed
05/29/2019
05/29/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/17/2019
06/17/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed without culpable mental state to $2,000 fine. Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed intentionally, knowingly or recklessly to five years' incarceration, $125,000 fine, or both. Adds type of offense to be included in preference point or reward program for reporting violation of wildlife laws.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum penalties for certain wildlife law offenses. Specifically, it:
1. Increases the maximum penalty for wildlife law offenses committed without a culpable mental state (i.e., negligently or accidentally) to a $2,000 fine.
2. Increases the maximum penalty for wildlife law offenses committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly to five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both.
3. Adds certain types of wildlife law violations, such as the unlawful taking of threatened or endangered species, to the list of offenses that can be reported for a preference point or cash reward program.
4. Applies the increased penalties to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Ken Helm (D)*,
Bradley Witt (D)*,
Jeff Barker (D),
Brian Clem (D),
Betsy Johnson (I),
Gary Leif (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Sheri Schouten (D),
David Smith (R),
Sherrie Sprenger (R),
Duane Stark (R),
Last Action
Chapter 274, (2019 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2020. (on 06/17/2019)
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