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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26, 2025 | WY | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 2) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | WY | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | WY | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 7) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | WY | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | WY | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - House (59 - 2) |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | WY | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26 | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 2) |
| 2/26 | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| 2/18 | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 7) |
| 2/18 | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| 2/11 | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - House (59 - 2) |
| 2/06 | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |