SR 97: Encourage education and outreach to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.
SR 97 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialEncourage education and outreach to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Encourages public awareness of wildlife management strategies
Risks
- May face opposition from animal welfare and conservation advocates
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic impact identified
Risks
- No direct economic impact identified
Society
Benefits
- Promotes transparency regarding regulated state activities
Risks
- Trapping remains a socially polarizing issue
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
No material risk identified; resolution serves as a formal expression of opinion only
Analysis based solely on a brief legislative abstract
Where it stands
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