The proposed bill would amend current statutes by appropriating a specific amount from the state General Fund to the Livestock Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. This appropriation is intended to support the compensation of landowners, lessees, and livestock operators for losses incurred due to wolf depredation, participation in a pay-for-presence program, and the implementation of avoidance measures to prevent such losses.

Currently, the Livestock Compensation Fund is supported by federal monies, legislative appropriations, and private donations, but the bill would formalize a specific appropriation of $___________ from the state General Fund, thereby enhancing the financial resources available for the Fund's purposes. This change aims to provide more targeted financial support to those affected by livestock losses related to wolf interactions.