Amendment, offered as a substitute to the Hunter amendment (A006), sought to replace language concerning the jurisdiction of the State of California with respect to fish and wildlife on the public lands located in that State with language that clarified that wildlife management activities can continue in wilderness areas under relevant policies and guidelines that were referenced in legislation enacted into law which established the Arizona Desert Wilderness.

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Amendment Number
619
Description
Amendment, offered as a substitute to the Hunter amendment (A006), sought to replace language concerning the jurisdiction of the State of California with respect to fish and wildlife on the public lands located in that State with language that clarified that wildlife management activities can continue in wilderness areas under relevant policies and guidelines that were referenced in legislation enacted into law which established the Arizona Desert Wilderness.
Purpose
An amendment, offered as a substitute to the Hunter amendment, to stipulate that the Bureau of Land Management shall maintain primary responsibility for wildlife management activities to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations within federal wilderness areas. The amendment stipulates that the BLM shall, when possible and consistent with existing management plans and in accordance with appropriate policies, cooperate with local state agencies on wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration activities, including the possible use of motorized vehicles in federal wilderness areas.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 13, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Vento amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 189 (Roll no. 233).
Latest Action Time
18:33:40
Submitted Date
Jun 13, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 619 — Informed