HB119

Establish the Montana Cattle Committee

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB119 establishes a Montana Cattle Committee to oversee the cattle industry.

Montana HB119 creates the Montana Cattle Committee, a seven-member body appointed by the governor from nominees submitted by cattle industry associations. The committee's duties include administering a $1 assessment per head of cattle sold in Montana, managing the cattle special revenue account, and promoting Montana's cattle industry. The committee can also conduct referendums on the cattle assessment and establish rules for its administration. The committee is exempt from certain procurement procedures and has the authority to enter into contracts and hire staff.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation

Mar 21, 2025

House

(H) Fiscal Note Unsigned