Legislation Assigned to the House GF&P Committee (3)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024

HB 0273 NeutralAfrican Pygmy Hedgehog - Keep as Family Pet Quick, Regina 117th
2/11/2015 House Second Readers GF&P --
Nat. Res. & the Environment Todd Edwards

This legislation allows African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris), to be kept as a family pet without having to secure a DNR wild animal license so long as the critter was sexually neutered prior to two months of age.

HB 0311 NeutralVeterans - Free Access to State Parks Spencer, Jason 180th
2/17/2015 House Second Readers GF&P --
Forfeitures, Fees, and Fine Add Ons General County Government Nat. Res. & the Environment Todd Edwards
This legislation provides free admission to veterans to any state park, historic site or recreational area operated by or under the authority of the Department of Natural Resources. It also provides a 25% discount to use or occupy any such state park, historic site or recreational area.
SB 0062 SupportGranting of Full Jurisdiction for Probate Courts over Game and Fish Violations Harper, Tyler 7th
7/1/2015 Effective Date GF&P NR&E -
Debra Nesbit Nat. Res. & the Environment Probate Court Public Safety and Courts

This legislation changes probate courts' jurisdiction over game and fish code violations. Under current law, probate judges have jurisdiction over violations of the game and fish code except for a first violation of hunting deer at night with the aid of a light and violation of any laws considered to be a high and aggravated nature. This legislation removes these exceptions.This legislation may increase the caseload in probate court, especially in the rural areas.

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