Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SJ11: Interim study on farmer's markets and food systems
Status: Passed one chamber, April 30, 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 of farmer's markets and local food systems; 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 OF FARMER'S MARKETS AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, farmer's markets contribute to local economic growth by supporting small-scale agriculture and entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, farmer's markets provide opportunities to strengthen and secure resilient food systems through direct producer-to-consumer sales; and WHEREAS, farmer's markets promote access to fresh, nutritious foods improving public health outcomes; and WHEREAS, farmer's markets play a critical role in bolstering local food systems as a matter of national security by reducing dependency on external supply chains, enhancing self-sufficiency, and ensuring food availability during crisis or disruptions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, to examine farmer's markets and food systems in the state of Montana for the purpose of promoting regional food system infrastructure and coordination. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the interim committee: (1) collaborate on this issue with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited - 1 - Authorized Print Version - SJ 11 ENROLLED BILL 69th Legislature - 2025 SJ …
Sponsors
- Gillespie, Bruce "Butch" (R, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (S) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (S) Returned from Enrolling
- : (S) Sent to Enrolling
- : (H) 3rd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (H) 2nd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (H) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 17, 2025): 69 yea, 30 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 16, 2025): 81 yea, 17 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 19, 2025): 34 yea, 16 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 18, 2025): 36 yea, 14 nay, passed
Subjects: Interim Study Resolutions, Agriculture
Common questions
- What is SJ11?
- SJ11 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study on farmer's markets and food systems.
- What does SJ11 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 of farmer's markets and local food systems; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of SJ11?
- Passed one chamber as of April 30, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (April 30, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJ11?
- Gillespie, Bruce "Butch" (R, 9).
- Where is the official record for SJ11?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3215
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