HB 2161
sovereign authority; endangered species act
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Bill overview
This bill, HB 2161, aims to protect Arizona’s sovereign authority by limiting the state and its agencies, including the Arizona Game and Fish Department, from being compelled to participate in or enforce federal endangered species laws. Specifically, it prohibits the use of state personnel or funds to cooperate with the Endangered Species Act and the incidental take permit program, with a notable exception for the livestock loss program. The bill is rooted in Arizona’s constitutional right to self-governance regarding natural resources.
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