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ID H0544
Bill
Status
2/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates a "Wolf Depredation Account" administered by the Governor's Office of Species Conservation to be funded by eight dollars ($8.00) from the sale of each wolf-related hunting and trapping tag.
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Deposits proceeds from the sale of harvested wolves returned to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game due to depredation actions or illegal killing into the Wolf Depredation Account.
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Divides deposited funds equally, with 50% used for control actions on depredating wolves affecting wildlife and livestock (livestock portion distributed through the Idaho State Animal Damage Control Board) and 50% used for depredation payments to livestock producers for wolf-caused losses.
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Requires the Department of Fish and Game to transfer proceeds to the Wolf Depredation Account on July 1 of each year, with all interest earned on idle moneys returned to the account.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law relating to wolves to provide for the deposit of certain proceeds; to provide for the wolf depredation account; to provide for the transfer of proceeds by the department of fish and game; to provide that moneys are subject to appropriation; to provide for the return of interest earned to the account; to provide for the division and use of moneys; and to provide for the administration of depredation payments to livestock producers by the Governor's Office of Species Conservation.
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Last Action
to Res/Con
2/15/2012