Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ34: Resolution supporting Montana's beef producers
Status: Passed one chamber, May 6, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana supporting montana's beef producers.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA SUPPORTING MONTANA'S BEEF PRODUCERS. WHEREAS, the beef industry is a vital and longstanding cornerstone of the state of Montana's agricultural economy, with over 2.5 million cattle raised across the state, contributing significantly to the state's gross domestic product, rural communities, and job market; and WHEREAS, Montana's beef producers, including ranchers, farmers, and workers, are dedicated to raising cattle in an environmentally responsible manner, upholding high standards for animal welfare, land stewardship, and sustainability; and WHEREAS, Montana's cattle ranchers have long been stewards of the land, preserving open space, promoting soil health, and maintaining ecosystems through responsible grazing practices; and WHEREAS, Montana beef producers face numerous challenges, including fluctuating market prices, rising feed and input costs, trade barriers, and increased competition from foreign beef imports that undermine Montana ranchers' ability to thrive; and WHEREAS, Montana's beef industry is an essential contributor to local economies, providing jobs in agriculture, transportation, food processing, and retail sectors, and playing an integral role in the survival of many small towns and rural communities throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Montana's high-quality beef is a respected product in national and international markets, and supporting Montana's beef producers is critical to maintaining the state's reputation for producing some of the best beef …
Sponsors
- Gregg, Randyn (R, 78) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (H) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (H) 3rd Reading Senate Amendments
- : (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments
- : (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Returned to House with Amendments
Votes
- Do Concur (April 30, 2025): 98 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 89 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 25, 2025): 48 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 24, 2025): 48 yea, 1 nay, passed
- AMD-HJ0034.002.002 Dunwell D/PASS (April 24, 2025): 11 yea, 38 nay, failed
- Do Pass (April 5, 2025): 94 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Agriculture
Common questions
- What is HJ34?
- HJ34 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Resolution supporting Montana's beef producers.
- What does HJ34 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana supporting montana's beef producers.
- What is the status of HJ34?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (H) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ34?
- Gregg, Randyn (R, 78).
- Where is the official record for HJ34?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1629
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