HB496

Amend laws related to the retrocession of jurisdiction over federal lands

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Montana HB496 allows the governor to accept federal land jurisdiction relinquishment for national park or military lands.

Montana HB496 amends state law to authorize the governor to accept jurisdiction over federal lands used for national park or military purposes. The bill specifies that the governor may accept jurisdiction if notified by the United States. Upon acceptance and approval by the governor, the retrocession becomes effective upon filing the acceptance with the Montana secretary of state. This change updates the state's process for accepting federal land jurisdiction.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President