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ID H0082

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands livestock depredation compensation for grizzly bear and wolf attacks to include claims "deemed possible" in addition to confirmed and probable claims
  • Creates a three-tier payment priority: confirmed claims paid first, then probable claims, then possible claims—all on a pro rata basis if funds are insufficient
  • Changes terminology throughout the statute from "validated" to "confirmed" for depredation claims
  • Maintains existing funding structure of $225,000 annually ($150,000 for claims, $75,000 for conflict prevention) with a $400,000 fund cap
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for the payment of depredation claims that are deemed possible.

LIVESTOCK DEPREDATION CLAIMS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 102 Effective: 03/19/2025

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/19/2025
Resources and Conservation1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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