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Utah Senate urges Congress to delist wolves, sparking floor debate over language
Summary
The Utah Senate passed a concurrent resolution urging Congress to delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, 25–1, after floor debate over language describing opponents as "extremists." Supporters cited threats to rural economy and livestock; some senators said the resolution's tone should be softened.
The Utah State Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 urging Congress to delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, after an extended floor debate over the resolution's language and the state’s role in wildlife management.
Sponsor Senator Christensen framed the resolution as a response to economic and public-safety concerns, saying, "The population of wolves in North America exceeds 60,000 wolves" and arguing federal management has left states unable to control populations that, he said, harm agriculture…
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