FORTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SB 125/a
SECOND SESSION, 1998
February 4, 1998
Mr. President:
Your CONSERVATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred
SENATE BILL 125
has had it under consideration and reports same with
recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:
1. On page 1, lines 12 and 13, strike "AMENDING A SECTION OF
THE NMSA 1978." and insert in lieu thereof "PROVIDING FOR ELK
ENHANCEMENT PERMITS; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA
1978.".
2. On page 2, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following
new section:
"Section 2. ELK ENHANCEMENT PERMIT--ISSUANCE--USE.--
A. The state game commission shall direct the department
of game and fish to authorize not more than two of the elk permits
available for issuance in the license year for the taking of two
elk bulls for the purpose of raising funds for programs and
projects to benefit elk.
B. The state game commission shall prescribe by
regulation the form, design and manner of issuance of the elk
enhancement permits. The issuance of one permit shall be subject
to auction by the department or by an incorporated nonprofit
organization dedicated to conservation of wildlife, as determined
by the commission, and shall be sold to the highest bidder. The
issuance of the other permit shall be subject to a lottery by the
department or by an unincorporated nonprofit organization
dedicated to conservation of wildlife, as determined by the
commission.
C. All money collected from the issuance and sale of the
elk enhancement permits shall be credited to the game protection
fund to be used exclusively for elk preservation, restoration and
management.",
and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman
Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________
(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)
Date ________________________
The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against
Yes: 9
No: None
Excused: Tsosie
Absent: None
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