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MT HB171

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Tilleman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee and transfers its duties related to alfalfa leaf-cutting bee regulation to the Department of Agriculture

  • Repeals the Alfalfa Seed Industry Act in its entirety, including provisions for alfalfa seed assessments, refunds, records requirements, and penalties

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to transfer any unexpended funds from the alfalfa seed account to the general fund before June 30, 2026

  • Maintains the leaf-cutting bee registration requirement and authorizes the Department of Agriculture to operate the bee laboratory and set fees by rule

  • Effective July 1, 2025, with provisions eliminating the committee taking effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Eliminate Montana alfalfa seed committee

Rule Making

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation2/4/2025
Agriculture1/10/2025

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