Bill > HB0285

This bill requires municipalities and counties to consider the impacts of development on wildlife, wildlife movement, and wildlife habitat when preparing and adopting their general plans and land use regulations, and to consider how these impacts can be mitigated. It also mandates that these plans and regulations address the maintenance and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and migration corridors. Additionally, the bill clarifies that state agencies, specifically the Department of Natural Resources, shall provide relevant information to counties upon request regarding these wildlife considerations. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning general plan preparation and land use regulations for both municipalities and counties, and specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.

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