Montana HB73: Repeal law authorizing killing of eagles or predatory hawks and owls

What the bill says

A bill for an act entitled: "an act removing the state's authorization of the destruction of eagles or predatory hawks and owls by livestock or poultry owners; repealing section 87-5-209, mca; and providing an immediate effective date.".

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REMOVING THE STATE'S AUTHORIZATION OF THE DESTRUCTION OF EAGLES OR PREDATORY HAWKS AND OWLS BY LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY OWNERS; REPEALING SECTION 87-5-209, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Repealer. The following section of the Montana Code Annotated is repealed: 87-5-209. Destruction of eagles or predatory hawks and owls. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval. - END - - 1 - Authorized Print Version - HB

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Sponsors

• Isaly, Jamie (D, 58) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 20, 2025: (H) Died in Process
2. May 19, 2025: Chapter Number Assigned
3. May 13, 2025: (H) Signed by Governor
4. May 7, 2025: (H) Transmitted to Governor
5. May 6, 2025: (S) Signed by President
6. May 2, 2025: (H) Signed by Speaker
7. April 22, 2025: (H) Returned from Enrolling
8. April 18, 2025: (H) Sent to Enrolling
9. April 17, 2025: (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate
10. April 17, 2025: (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Common questions

What is HB73?

HB73 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Repeal law authorizing killing of eagles or predatory hawks and owls.

What does HB73 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act entitled: "an act removing the state's authorization of the destruction of eagles or predatory hawks and owls by livestock or poultry owners; repealing section 87-5-209, mca; and providing an immediate effective date.".

What is the status of HB73?

Chaptered as of May 20, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Process (May 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB73?

Isaly, Jamie (D, 58).

Where is the official record for HB73?

On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0519