MT HJ39

Joint resolution expressing Montana Legislature's support for keeping national public lands under federal stewardship and opposing any sale, transfer, or disposal of national or state public lands

Cites 2024 University of Montana survey showing 95% of Montanans visited public lands in the prior year, 83% believe public lands benefit the economy, and 82% support presidential designation of national monuments

Notes outdoor recreation and tourism generated over $5.8 billion in nonresident spending in Montana during 2022 and 2023

Encourages the Governor, Attorney General, and Congressional Delegation to take actions opposing future attempts to sell or transfer public lands to private buyers or states

Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Governor Gianforte, Montana's Congressional Delegation, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and President Trump