WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Establishes the Conservation Incentive Program (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Changed the program name from 'Conservation Incentive Program Account' to 'Conservation Incentive Program Fund' to align with standard fund terminology.

Clarified that the program relies on an annual legislative appropriation rather than existing account balances, and explicitly allows seeking federal and private funding sources.

Expanded the scope to explicitly include 'wetlands on private property' in addition to wildlife habitats.

Added a new requirement that the department must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program.

Updated header information from 'ENROLLED' to 'ORIGINAL' and added a legislative digest explaining the bill's purpose.

Added formal signatures and approval pages indicating the bill has been signed into law by the Governor and both legislative chambers.

Removed the House Legislative Services digest and abstract, which are informational summaries not part of the actual law.

Updated page count references from 'Page 1 of 4' to 'Page 1 of 3' to reflect the removal of the digest section.

Changed the term 'Conservation Incentive Program fund' to 'Conservation Incentive Program Account' to accurately reflect the legal status of the money within the Conservation Fund.

Added specific language stating the program becomes effective if the bill is not signed by the governor or is vetoed but approved by the legislature, ensuring the program can start in those scenarios.

Updated the eligibility criteria list to ensure the first item ('Forest stand improvement') is correctly numbered and formatted before the subsequent items.