Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
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Officially: “Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update regulations related to the Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program by July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter; requiring the Secretary to delist an endangered or threatened species under certain circumstances; authorizing the Secretary to adopt management protocols for designated essential habitats; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to promulgate regulations authorizing the taking of black vultu
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 25, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 27, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 27, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
18
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate Palakovich CarrDelegate AllenDelegate FairDelegate FeldmarkDelegate KaufmanDelegate LehmanDelegate ShettyDelegate TerrasaDelegate White HollandDelegate WolekDelegate WuDelegate BehlerDelegate BoyceDelegate GuytonDelegate LewisDelegate OdomDelegate SteinDelegate Ziegler
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 (as of Aug 30, 2026).