Bill
SB 570
Senate Bill 570 sets bag limits for goat hunting in Arkansas public areas, aiming to protect goat populations and ensure sustainable hunting practices.
# Summary of Senate Bill 570 (SB 570)
## Bill Information
- **Bill Number:** SB 570
- **Title:** Relating to Goats
- **Status:** Referred to WTL, JDC
- **Introduced:** March 28, 2025
- **Classification:** Bill
- **Subject:** Bag Limits, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Goats, Hunting, Prohibition, Public Hunting Areas
## Purpose and Intent
Senate Bill 570 aims to amend existing Arkansas law concerning the management and regulation of goat hunting within public hunting areas. The bill seeks to establish specific bag limits and regulations to ensure sustainable hunting practices and the protection of goat populations.
## Key Provisions
- **Bag Limits:** The bill proposes to set specific bag limits for goats hunted in designated public hunting areas. This is intended to manage goat populations effectively and prevent overhunting.
- **Regulatory Authority:** The Department of Land and Natural Resources will be responsible for implementing and enforcing these new regulations.
- **Prohibition Measures:** The bill includes provisions for prohibiting hunting goats in certain areas to protect wildlife and their habitats.
## Affected Parties
- **Hunters:** Individuals who hunt goats in Arkansas will be directly affected by the new bag limits and regulations.
- **Department of Land and Natural Resources:** This agency will have increased responsibilities for monitoring and enforcing the new rules.
- **Wildlife Populations:** The bill aims to protect goat populations and ensure their sustainability in Arkansas.
## Procedural Aspects
- **Legislative Journey:**
- The bill was introduced on March 28, 2025, and has undergone several readings and committee reviews.
- It was passed by the Senate on April 2, 2025, and subsequently transmitted to the House.
- However, the bill died in the House Committee on May 5, 2025, at the Sine Die adjournment.
## Related Legislation
- **Companion Bill:** HB 347 is a related bill that may address similar issues regarding goat hunting and management.
## Conclusion
Senate Bill 570 represents an effort to regulate goat hunting in Arkansas through the establishment of bag limits and prohibitions in certain areas. While it has passed the Senate, its future remains uncertain following its failure to advance in the House.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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