RS31119 / H0485

This bill would establish a fund for conflict prevention and livestock depredation by grizzly bears and wolves. This fund will provide compensation to livestock owners and producers that have experienced livestock loss. The Office of Species Conservation, in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, will manage the fund and will be the authorized agency for compensation to livestock owners and producers. The annual appropriation will be $225,000, containing $150,000 dedicated to livestock depredation and $75,000 dedicated to conflict prevention and education.

The total impact to the state General Fund is $225,000 appropriated annually. There is no additional staff needed to manage or distribute these funds through the Office of Species Conservation.

Bill Text

Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note

Bill on Idaho Legislature site