Bill 119 s 316, also known as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule regarding the removal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The bill also includes provisions for the management and conservation of grizzly bears in the region.
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears has been a topic of debate for many years, with some arguing that the population has sufficiently recovered and no longer needs to be listed as endangered or threatened. Proponents of the bill believe that state management of the grizzly bear population will be more effective in ensuring their continued conservation and protection.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule that removes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife. It would also provide guidelines for state management of the population, including monitoring and conservation efforts.
Overall, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act seeks to address the management and conservation of the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, while also allowing for state involvement in the protection of these iconic animals.