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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to wildlife and livestock; providing legislative findings; requiring the game and fish department to relocate or remove bighorn sheep from the Sweetwater Rocks herd unit in response to specified federal action; providing for the reimbursement of costs for relocation or removal of bighorn sheep; requiring and authorizing attorney general action as specified; amending the duties of the wildlife/livestock research partnership board; providing appropriations; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to relocate or remove all bighorn sheep from the Sweetwater Rocks herd unit if federal actions impose restrictions on domestic livestock grazing in that area. The bill also provides for reimbursement of the relocation/removal costs from the Wildlife/Livestock Disease Research Partnership Account, and authorizes the Attorney General to take legal action to defend the state's interests in maintaining livestock grazing and healthy bighorn sheep populations. The bill amends the duties of the Wildlife/Livestock Research Partnership Board and appropriates funds for monitoring and rangeland assessments related to the Sweetwater Rocks herd unit.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 105 (on 03/21/2024)
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