Mexican wolf; management committee; appropriation

HB 2160 establishes a committee to prepare for potential federal delisting of Mexican wolves in Arizona. The committee, composed of three appointed sportsmen, three cattlemen, and three wildlife conservationists, must develop a management plan by December 2027. Key provisions include creating hunting opportunities for sportsmen, compensating ranchers for livestock losses, and designing nonlethal wolf control programs. The plan aims to address conflicts between wolves and human activities if federal protections end. The committee will dissolve after June 2028, with the Arizona Game and Fish Commission receiving funds for administrative support.