SB379

Revise laws related to state-tribal consultation

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB379 revises laws to enhance consultation between state agencies and tribal governments.

Montana SB379 revises laws to enhance consultation between state agencies and tribal governments. The bill mandates state agencies to collaborate with tribal governments in developing policies and agreements, establish a government-to-government relationship, and create written consultation policies. It requires agencies to designate a tribal liaison, provide regular training, and submit annual reports to the governor. The governor must then report to tribal governments on state and tribal activities. The bill also defines terms such as "consultation," "state agency," and "tribal government.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) State Administration

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) State Administration