HB857

Establishing a surcharge for hunters and anglers who lease land

Failed·5/20/25
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Montana HB857 establishes a surcharge for hunters and anglers leasing land, using the revenue to fund block management.

Montana HB857 amends the conservation license application process to include a surcharge for those leasing land for hunting or fishing. The surcharge is 10% of the annual lease payment and must be paid upon purchase of a conservation license. Revenues from this surcharge are directed to fund the block management program. Failure to comply with this surcharge may result in the revocation of hunting and fishing privileges for at least five years.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks--To Table

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal

Apr 1, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks