BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2549: Invasive species bounties

Regarding state bounties for invasive species.

Summary

  • Requires the department of fish and wildlife to establish a program to assist with the eradication of invasive species by paying cash bounties, from the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account, to citizens in exchange for their participation in eradication efforts.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Taylor (R-15)
Introduced
January 17, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to state bounties for invasive species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Taylor (R-15)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2549 in other sessions

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