Bill > HB2787

This bill, titled "Federal nullification; Mexican wolf; reintroduction," proposes to amend Arizona law to prevent state agencies, political subdivisions, and their employees, when acting in their official capacity, from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Mexican wolf reintroduction program under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. This means Arizona would essentially refuse to participate in or support the federal effort to reintroduce Mexican wolves within the state, citing concerns about the program's cost, its impact on ranchers and rural communities, and the belief that the Mexican wolf population has recovered sufficiently to no longer require federal protection. However, the bill includes an exception for the livestock loss program administered by the livestock loss board, which would continue to operate. The bill also includes legislative findings detailing the history of the reintroduction program, the growth of the wolf population, alleged negative impacts on livestock and communities, and the financial costs associated with the program, arguing that these factors justify Arizona's withdrawal of cooperation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84628