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Senate amends wildlife bill after concerns about self‑defense exemption; SB 13 passes
Summary
Senators debated and revised SB 13 (administering substances to wildlife) after concerns that the original amendment might unintentionally prohibit use of self‑defense chemicals; the amended bill passed the Senate and moves to the House.
Senate Bill 13, which addresses circumstances for administering substances to wildlife, drew detailed floor debate after senators raised a concern that the draft language could prohibit use of self-defense chemicals such as bear mace.
Sponsor Senator Dayton explained the bill’s intent and offered a floor amendment to clarify that protections apply when ‘‘protected wildlife presents an immediate threat of…
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