HB 576 -- OFFICIAL STATE GAME BIRD

SPONSOR:  Cooper (120)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Tourism by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill designates the bobwhite quail as the official state
game bird.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2008, FY 2009, and
FY 2010.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bobwhite quail is found in
every Missouri county and making it the official state game bird
will bring it more recognition.  They hope that increased
recognition will encourage people to develop more habitats for
the quail which will increase its numbers.  Although quail is not
an endangered species, their numbers are dwindling.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Cooper (120).

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:19 am