HB 785·LA·house
WILDLIFE/ENFORCEMENT: Establishes animal rehabilitation oversight within the Department of Agriculture (OR +$600,001 GF EX See Note)
In CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Brett Geymann (R)
Latest Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a state‑run program to house, treat, and care for injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife with the aim of releasing healthy animals back into the wild. It directs the agriculture commissioner to work with the state veterinarian to set up rules and procedures. The program only takes effect if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters.
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