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MT HB203
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Curtis Schomer
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AI Summary
- Establishes February 9 as Montana Mining Day, commemorating the date in 1865 when the territorial government adopted the state motto "oro y plata" (gold and silver)
- February 9 was chosen to honor Montana's mining heritage, reflected in the state motto, the Great Seal's miner's pick and shovel, and the nickname "Treasure State"
- Recognizes historical contributions including gold discoveries at Bannack and Virginia City in the 1850s, copper mining in Butte that powered American electrification and both World Wars, and coal mining that continues to provide Montana's largest share of electricity generation
- Acknowledges both the thousands of miners who died in early mining operations and the environmental impacts that led to current safety and environmental regulations
- Codifies the observance in Title 1, chapter 1, part 2 of Montana law
Legislative Description
Establish Montana mining day
State Government
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
2/28/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration1/29/2025
State Administration1/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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