Introduced
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To establish that deer feeding from backyard bird feeders does not constitute "deer baiting" or feeding, which are currently prohibited due to disease transmission concerns. The bill would explicitly permit placing up to two gallons of bird seed in a feeder within 300 feet of a residence.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To require the feeders used to exclude wild, free-ranging white-tailed deer and elk from gaining access.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 61 to 47 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
To establish that deer feeding from backyard bird feeders does not constitute "deer baiting" or feeding, which are currently prohibited due to disease transmission concerns. The bill would explicitly permit placing up to two gallons of bird seed in a feeder within 300 feet of a residence.
