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MS HB998

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 49-7-1.1 to establish that wildlife in Mississippi belongs to all citizens of the state.

  • Codifies the state's duty to protect and sustain wildlife for public benefit and to defend public interest in wildlife according to sound scientific principles.

  • Adds wildlife preservation to the existing public policy promoting hunting, trapping, and fishing activities.

  • Maintains the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks' authority to regulate hunting, trapping, and fishing activities.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Wildlife; provide that the state has a duty to protect and sustain for the public's benefit.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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