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LC 510

Allow issuance of second mountain lion license in same license year

2025 Regular Session

LC 510 would allow issuing a second mountain lion license in the same license year.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 510

Summary of LC 510: Allow issuance of second mountain lion license in same license year

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 510
  • Title: Allow issuance of second mountain lion license in same license year
  • Subject: Fish and Wildlife
  • Status: Draft; died in process (LC). Timeline shows limited activity and no final passage.
  • Introduced: October 7, 2024
  • Classification: Legislative bill (LC)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes to authorize the issuance of a second mountain lion license within a single license year.
  • The available information does not include the legislative sponsor’s rationale or the specific problems it intends to address. Based on the title, the core intent is to expand licensing opportunities for mountain lion hunting within one year.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Primary change: Permit the issuance of a second mountain lion license in the same license year.
  • Specifics such as eligibility criteria, licensing fees, quotas, season timing, tagging requirements, reporting, or any limitations are not provided in the available summary.
  • Details on how the second license would interact with existing license limits, enforcement, or wildlife management goals are not publicly listed in the provided information.

Affected Parties

  • Hunters and license holders for mountain lions who may seek a second license within the same year.
  • Wildlife management and licensing agencies responsible for issuing licenses and enforcing regulations.
  • The broader public interested in wildlife management outcomes and potential impacts on mountain lion populations.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2024-10-07: Drafter assigned (initial drafting activity).
  • 2024-11-20: Draft On Hold.
  • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process.
  • Current status indicates the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and is not expected to become law unless reintroduced.

Potential Impacts (questions to consider if contemplated for future reintroduction)

  • Wildlife Management: Could affect mountain lion population dynamics depending on any associated quotas or season rules.
  • Economic/Revenue: Possible changes in license sales revenue from an additional license option.
  • Administrative: Additional licensing processes, enforcement considerations, and potential need for updated administrative rules.
  • Equity and Access: Whether the second license would be available to all eligible applicants or subject to limitations.

Next Steps

  • As of the latest information, LC 510 has died in process. If policymakers consider reintroducing similar concept language, they would likely need to publish text, conduct hearings, and establish funding and regulatory details before potential passage.

If you’d like, I can compare this with existing mountain lion licensing rules in a specific jurisdiction or help draft a neutral fact sheet once the actual text (if any) becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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