Wildfire Resiliency Prohibiting Taking of Beavers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning wildfire resiliency through a prohibition on the taking of beavers on public land in the state.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits the taking of beavers on public land for a recreational purpose or commerce in beaver fur, parts, or products. The parks and wildlife commission may adopt rules to implement the prohibition and, if the commission adopts rules, the rules must ensure that the role of beavers in the wildfire resiliency of public land is protected. A violation of the prohibition carries certain penalties.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Mandy Lindsay
Representative
Elizabeth Velasco
Senator
Lisa Cutter
Senator
Cathy Kipp
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1323 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/05/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
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