SJ18

Resolution supporting recreation uses on Flathead Lake

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Montana SJ18 urges fair treatment of recreational needs at Flathead Lake.

Montana SJ18 is a resolution urging decision-making bodies to ensure fair treatment of recreational needs at Flathead Lake, Montana's largest freshwater lake. The resolution requests that recreation needs be measured fairly compared to hydropower, fish, and irrigation demands. It also calls for these needs to be reflected in the Columbia River Treaty and Columbia River System Operations planning. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to relevant U.S. and Canadian entities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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44 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Filed with Secretary of State

May 2, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President

May 2, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker