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LC 3357

Revise park ranger and ex officio warden authorities

2025 Regular Session

Aims to revise park ranger and ex officio warden authorities, changing who can enforce wildlife and park laws. It never advanced and did not become law.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3357

Legislative Summary: LC 3357 – Revise park ranger and ex officio warden authorities

Overview

LC 3357 is a bill titled “Revise park ranger and ex officio warden authorities” within the Fish and Wildlife subject area. The bill appears to seek changes to the powers and duties of park rangers and individuals who act as ex officio wardens. The available information does not include the bill’s text, so specific provisions are not publicly listed here.

Status and timeline
- Introduced: December 14, 2024
- Drafter Assigned: December 14, 2024
- On Hold: January 11, 2025
- Draft Died in Process: May 27, 2025 (LC)

Notes on status: The bill did not advance beyond the draft stage, and no final enactment or committee action is recorded. As drafted, it did not become law.

Purpose and intent (as implied by title)

Based on the title, the bill aimed to revise the authorities granted to park rangers and to ex officio wardens. Ex officio wardens are typically individuals who exercise enforcement authority by virtue of another official role or position. The intended change could involve redefining who has enforcement powers, the scope of those powers, or how they are exercised in relation to state wildlife and park regulations. Specific objectives, such as expanding or narrowing authority, adjusting jurisdiction, or modifying enforcement procedures, cannot be confirmed without the bill text.

Key provisions (text not publicly available)

The exact provisions are not provided here. In general, bills of this nature may address:
- Definitions of park rangers and ex officio wardens
- Authority to enforce wildlife and park laws, including arrest or citation powers
- Scope and limits of enforcement within parks, wildlife refuges, or other facilities
- Interagency coordination and reporting requirements
- Training, certification, or conduct standards
- Use of force, search and seizure, and complaint processes
- Penalties for violations and transitional provisions
- Effective date and potential sunset or review provisions

Who/what would be affected

  • State park systems and wildlife agencies
  • Park rangers and ex officio wardens and their supervisors
  • Other law enforcement agencies involved in wildlife or park enforcement
  • Public users of parks and wildlife areas who are subject to enforcement

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill progressed through drafting (Drafter Assigned) but was subsequently placed on hold and ultimately died in the drafting process.
  • With the draft status closed, there is no enacted policy change unless reintroduced with new text and movement through the legislature.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor LC 3357 on the official legislative information system for the release of the bill text, fiscal notes, and any subsequent reintroduction.
  • Review the exact provisions when published to understand the precise changes to park ranger and ex officio warden authorities, including any new requirements or limitations.
  • If you are affected, consult your agency’s legislative liaison or legal counsel for implications once the text becomes available.

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

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