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Bill Summary · LC 415

Overview: Bill Number: LC 415, Title: Allow livestock loss reimbursement for black bear predation, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: September 27, 2024

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the state's livestock loss reimbursement program to include losses caused by black bear predation. Currently, the program only covers losses due to gray wolves, grizzly bears, and mountain lions. The intent is to provide financial assistance to livestock producers who suffer economic hardship from black bear attacks on their animals.

Key Provisions:
- Adds black bears to the list of predatory animals covered by the livestock loss reimbursement program
- Establishes a process for livestock producers to submit claims and receive reimbursement for verified black bear-related losses
- Requires the state wildlife agency to investigate and validate all claims before approving reimbursement
- Authorizes the use of state funds to cover the costs of the expanded reimbursement program

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Livestock producers, particularly those in areas with significant black bear populations, will be able to seek reimbursement for their losses
- The state wildlife agency will be responsible for administering the expanded reimbursement program
- Taxpayers may see a modest increase in state expenditures to cover the additional reimbursement claims

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill is currently in the draft stage, having been delivered to the requester on September 27, 2024
- Once introduced, the bill will go through the standard legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both chambers
- If passed, the expanded reimbursement program would likely be implemented within the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of state funding

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

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