MT HB950

Department of Commerce must establish and staff a trade office in Israel with at least one person to promote trade and tourism between Montana and Israel

Focus areas include agriculture (pulse crops, meats, agricultural technologies), cultural and educational exchange programs, and technology/defense research in optics, photonics, and quantum computing

$500,000 appropriated from the general fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, with ongoing base funding through June 30, 2033

Office is designated as promotional only, not intended to regulate interstate or foreign commerce

Act effective July 1, 2025 and terminates June 30, 2033