Mountain Lions: human-mountain lion conflicts program: scientific research: County of El Dorado.

Summary

The bill would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to start a pilot program in El Dorado County that lets qualified private houndspersons proactively haze mountain lions deemed a threat. It also mandates scientific research, public outreach, and reporting on the program’s effectiveness. The goal is to protect people, livestock and pets while keeping mountain lions protected under state law.

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Vote

(Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 840.) (April 22) · Apr 22, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 19, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Apr 22, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 20, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 19, 2025May 19 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. May 9, 2025Set for hearing May 19.
6. May 1, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 840.) (April 22).
8. Apr 22, 2025April 22 set for first hearing. Reconsideration of a favorable vote granted. Failed passage in committee.
9. Apr 22, 2025(Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 840.) (April 22)
10. Apr 10, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
11. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 22.
12. Mar 12, 2025Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Alvarado-Gil · sponsor

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