HB504

Expand livestock loss eligibility to include domestic bison

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Montana HB504 expands livestock loss eligibility to include domestic bison.

Montana HB504 amends the livestock loss mitigation program to include domestic bison in the list of livestock eligible for reimbursement for losses caused by wolves, mountain lions, and grizzly bears. The bill also establishes a process for documenting and processing claims for reimbursement, ensuring confidentiality of personally identifiable information. The act is effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President