IdahoIdaho urges federal officials to reduce pelicans and compensate state losses
The adopted memorial asks federal wildlife officials to reduce pelican numbers in Idaho or allow others to do so, and urges federal compensation for state resource losses.
What it does
The Idaho Legislature urges federal wildlife officials to reduce pelican numbers in Idaho or allow others to do so. The memorial itself does not give permission to act.
The Idaho Legislature also urges the federal government to compensate the state for resource losses it links to too many pelicans. The memorial does not provide payment or set an amount.
Argument forReducing pelican numbers could help protect fish and fishing areas that support Idaho anglers and nearby businesses.
Argument againstIf federal officials act on the request, fewer pelicans could remain in Idaho despite the federal protections the memorial describes.
More detail
The Idaho Legislature urges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reduce the number of pelicans in Idaho or allow others to do so. The request concerns pelicans in Idaho and is directed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The memorial asks the agency to reduce pelican numbers or allow curtailment; it does not itself authorize anyone to act.
The Idaho Legislature urges the federal government to compensate Idaho for resource losses it attributes to pelican overpopulation. The requested recipient is the State of Idaho, for resource losses the memorial links to too many pelicans. The memorial asks for compensation but does not provide payment or set an amount.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 2Delivered to Secretary of State at 12:54 p.m. on April 2, 2026Latest
- Apr 2Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Secretary of State
- Apr 2Signed by President; returned to HouseMajor
- Apr 2Received from the House enrolled/signed by SpeakerMajor
- Apr 2Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to SenateMajor
- Apr 1Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for EnrollingMinor
- Apr 1Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – HarrisTitle apvd – to HousePassed 2nd Chamber
- Mar 31Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative dayMinor
- Mar 30Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & EnvironmentMinor
- Mar 30Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Mar 30Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – NelsenTitle apvd – to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 30Read second time; Filed for Third ReadingMinor
- Mar 27Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
- Mar 26Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for PrintingIntroduced
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