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ID H0592

ID H0592
Adds to existing law to provide for compensation for depredation of livestock by grizzly bear and wolves.


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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
Passed
03/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO DEPREDATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 11, TITLE 36, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 36-1121, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE INTENT, TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION FOR DEPREDATION OF LIVESTOCK BY GRIZZLY

AI Summary

This bill adds a new section to existing Idaho law to provide compensation for livestock owners whose livestock have been depredated (killed or injured) by grizzly bears or wolves. The bill establishes the Depredation of Livestock and Prevention Fund, which will be funded with an annual legislative appropriation of $225,000, with $150,000 going towards compensating validated claims for depredation and $75,000 towards conflict prevention and information on effective deterrents. The bill also provides details on how claims will be processed and paid, and defines "livestock" for the purposes of the compensation program. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2024 Session Law Chapter 51 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/19/2024)

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