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ID SJM106

JM

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calls on the Trump administration and Congress to mandate that livestock depredation claims (primarily from wolves and grizzly bears) cannot be used as a basis for modifying or revoking federal grazing permits

  • Directs the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to promulgate rules protecting grazing permittees from losing grazing privileges based on wildlife depredation claims

  • Addresses concern that livestock operators are not reporting depredation claims to state boards (Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board and Idaho Depredating Wildlife Appeals Board) for fear of federal retaliation against their grazing permits

  • Memorial to be sent to the President, Congress, Idaho's congressional delegation, and the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior

Legislative Description

States findings of the Legislature and calls on the federal government to protect Idaho citizens who file depredation claims.

DEPREDATION

Last Action

Referred to Resources & Environment

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/2/2026
Judiciary and Rules1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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