Designates April 22 each year as "Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day"

Summary

The bill would make April 22 an annual Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day, encouraging residents to join events and activities that teach about black bear conservation. It does not create new programs, agencies, or funding, but seeks to raise public awareness of the state's black bear population. The measure was introduced by Rep. Michael Burton, passed a public hearing, but ultimately failed to become law.

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