This bill creates an account and provides funding for wildlife connectivity and livestock protection projects.
This bill:
- creates the Wildlife Crossing Account in the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 for projects that improve wildlife safety and connectivity and livestock safety;
- creates an earmark for sales and use tax revenue to be deposited into the account;
- defines allowed uses of money in the account;
- directs the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Division of Wildlife Resources and stakeholders, to recommend projects to the Transportation Commission for prioritization;
- creates the option for applicants for a vehicle registration or hunting and other licenses to make a voluntary contribution to support wildlife connectivity; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-12-2220, 72-2-124
Substitute #2: 72-2-124
Enrolled: 59-12-103, 72-2-124
Amended 2/12/2026 10:02:409: 59-12-103, 72-2-124
Substitute #1: 59-12-103, 72-2-124