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AZ SB1280

AZ SB1280
Public monies; Mexican wolf; prohibition


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending section 17-253, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to THE aRIZONA GAME AND fISH commission.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Arizona law concerning Mexican gray wolves by adding new restrictions on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Specifically, it prohibits the commission from transporting Mexican gray wolf puppies into Arizona and from using any public funds or resources for such transportation, regardless of any other existing laws. This is in addition to current requirements for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that dictates release locations and mandates DNA profiles for wolves, and ongoing reporting requirements to the commission about wolf deaths, feeding, captures, locations, and any incidents involving humans or domestic animals.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/10/2026)

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