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MT HB330

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jedediah Hinkle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates one either-sex antelope license and one swan license to be issued annually through competitive auction or lottery conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Commission
  • Authorizes wildlife conservation organizations (antelope-focused or migratory game bird-focused) to conduct the auctions or lotteries, retaining up to 10% of proceeds for administrative expenses
  • Requires all remaining proceeds to be used by the department for the substantial benefit of antelope or migratory game birds, respectively
  • Mandates that auction/lottery proceeds supplement (not replace) existing department funds for antelope and migratory game bird management
  • Grants the commission rulemaking authority to establish license use and auction/lottery procedures

Legislative Description

Create auction or lottery licenses for antelope and swans

Rule Making

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish and Game3/1/2025
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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