These Guidelines have evolved with the program since it's inception in 1990. They are written by the Statewide Council, reviewed by the committees, and formally approved by the Wildlife Commission on May 3, 2002. This revision is based on the Ten-Year Analysis of the Habitat Partnership Program completed in September 2000 and the new legislation (Senate Bill 01-06) passed in 2001 and Senate Bill 07-82 passed in 2007. This bill sunsets July 1, 2015 and will be updated and extended upon legislative review and approval.