SB777: Relating to the depredation of livestock.

Legislative Summary

The Act tells the State DOA to change the methods used to determine wolf attack loss grants. The Act requires counties to report to the DOA and the DOA to report to the legislature on payments made. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.2). [Digest: The Act provides that payments for injury to livestock or working dogs must be based on fair market value and other factors. The Act caps payments. The Act removes payment for lost livestock. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.9).] [Provides that compensation for injury to livestock or working dogs under the wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program must be based on fair market value and other factors. Caps compensation at $25,000 per animal. Removes the provision authorizing compensation for missing livestock.] Directs the State Department of Agriculture to modify the methodology under which participating counties award grants for wolf depredation compensation. Establishes reporting requirements for counties and for the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on financial assistance provided under the program.