Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ52: Interim study on the Montana cattle industry
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 requesting an interim study on the implementation of a state cattle assessment and a montana cattle committee to fund and administer research, promotion, and educational programs designed to enhance the montana cattle industry; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE CATTLE ASSESSMENT AND A MONTANA CATTLE COMMITTEE TO FUND AND ADMINISTER RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE MONTANA CATTLE INDUSTRY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. 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 annually, contributing significantly to the state's gross domestic product, rural communities, and job market; and WHEREAS, the production of cattle and beef provides a viable living for many Montanans and serves as the economic foundation of many communities; and WHEREAS, the stabilization, maintenance, and expansion of markets for Montana cattle is necessary in order to provide consumers with an adequate supply of high-quality beef; and WHEREAS, the state of Montana has established a reputation for producing some of the best beef in the world, and Montana's high-quality beef is a respected product in national and international markets; and WHEREAS, supporting Montana's beef industry is critical to maintaining the state's reputation for producing some of the best beef in the world; and WHEREAS, the Montana cattle industry faces numerous challenges, including …
Sponsors
- Tilleman, Eric (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- McKamey, Wendy (R, 12)
Latest actions
- : (H) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 30, 2025): 36 yea, 14 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 35 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 24, 2025): 83 yea, 17 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 23, 2025): 77 yea, 21 nay, passed
Subjects: Interim Study Bills, Interim Study Resolutions, Agriculture
Common questions
- What is HJ52?
- HJ52 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study on the Montana cattle industry.
- What does HJ52 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on the implementation of a state cattle assessment and a montana cattle committee to fund and administer research, promotion, and educational programs designed to enhance the montana cattle industry; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ52?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (H) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ52?
- Tilleman, Eric (R, 23), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJ52?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2928
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