HB147 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Feral swine, declaration as destructive and invasive species, Conservation and Natural Resources Dept. authorized to adopt rules to reduce population and protect public health and property
Description
<p class="bill_description"> This bill would declare that feral swine
(wild hogs) are a destructive and invasive species
and would require the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources to adopt certain rules to
reduce the feral swine population and protect
public health, property, and other native wildlife</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also prohibit the
transportation of feral swine within the state
unless authorized by department rule and would
prohibit the possession of feral swine</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to feral swine; to declare that feral swine
are a destructive and invasive species; to require the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to adopt
certain rules to reduce the feral swine population and protect
public health and property; to prohibit the transportation of
feral swine within the state; and to prohibit the possession
of feral swine.
</p>
Subjects
Conservation and Natural Resources Department
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB147 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |