ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

Senate: NR DP 4-2-2-0 | Third Read 16-11-3-0

SB 1280: public monies; Mexican wolf; prohibition

Sponsor: Senator Farnsworth, LD 10

Committee on Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Overview

Prohibits the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission) from transporting Mexican gray wolf puppies into state boundaries or from spending or using public monies or resources for the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies.

History

The Commission establishes the rules and regulations for managing, conserving and protecting wildlife. The Commission is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation, who serve five-year terms. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) administers the rules and regulations as set by the Commission (A.R.S. §§ 17-201, 17-231, 38-211).

The Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program is a cooperative effort between five co-lead agencies: 1) AZGFD; 2) the White Mountain Apache Tribe; 3) the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; 4) the U.S. Forest Service; and 5) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An Inter-agency Field team carries out ground activities for the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program (AZGFD).

Provisions

1. Restricts the Commission from:

a. transporting Mexican gray wolf puppies into state boundaries; or

b. spending public monies or using public resources for the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies into state boundaries. (Sec. 1)

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