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MI HR0030

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Parker Fairbairn

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges U.S. Congress to pass legislation reinstating the Department of Interior's 2020 delisting of gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, which was overturned by a federal court in 2022

  • Michigan's gray wolf population has grown to over 750 animals in the Upper Peninsula as of the 2024 winter survey, an increase of more than 100 from 2022, comprising over 150 wolf packs

  • Argues that continued federal protection may cause gray wolf populations to expand further and negatively impact Michigan's white-tail deer population

  • Seeks to return gray wolf management authority to state wildlife agencies, specifically the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would reinstate the Department of Interior’s prior removal of the gray wolf from the endangered species list, thus allowing gray wolf population management to be handled at the state level.

Last Action

Adopted

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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