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LC 3572

Establish a Montana state shooting sports center

2025 Regular Session

Proposes establishing a Montana state shooting sports center to provide facilities for training, competitions, and recreational programs for residents and clubs.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3572

Summary of Montana LC 3572 — Establish a Montana state shooting sports center

Note: The available information does not include the bill text. This summary reflects the bill’s title, status, and the procedural history provided, and describes likely areas of impact based on the bill’s stated purpose.

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 3572
  • Title: Establish a Montana state shooting sports center
  • Subject: Recreation/Parks/Sports
  • Classification: bill (LC draft)
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Status history:
    • December 14, 2024 — Drafter Assigned (LC)
    • December 31, 2024 — Draft On Hold (LC)
    • May 23, 2025 — Draft Died in Process (LC)

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, the bill sought to establish a state shooting sports center in Montana. The objective would typically be to provide a dedicated facility for shooting sports activities, training, competitions, and related recreational programming, potentially including safety education and workforce development in shooting sports disciplines.

Important: The actual statutory language and precise objectives are not provided in the information available. The summary below focuses on the general purpose implied by the title and the status.

Key provisions (not available in the provided text)

The specific provisions of LC 3572 are not included in the provided materials. In bills of this type, typical provisions might address:
- Establishment framework (creation of a state entity or authority to operate the center, or designation within an existing agency)
- Governance and oversight (board composition, reporting requirements)
- Funding and financing (initial appropriation, ongoing operating funds, potential bonding, grants)
- Location and facilities (site selection, construction or lease terms)
- Programming and operations (event hosting, training programs, safety protocols)
- Safety, compliance, and accountability (licenses, standards, auditing)
- Partnerships (with local governments, private sponsors, or shooting sports organizations)

Because the actual text is not provided, these are best-practice areas commonly found in such bills and should not be interpreted as confirmed provisions.

Affected parties

  • Montana residents who participate in shooting sports and related recreational activities
  • Shooting sports clubs, associations, and competitors
  • Local communities potentially hosting or adjacent to the center
  • State agencies responsible for recreation, parks, and wildlife or for budget and finance
  • Taxpayers and constituents funding state facilities

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Draft status: Assigned to drafter; later placed on hold
  • Current status: Died in Process as of May 23, 2025 (LC)
    • “Died in Process” indicates the draft did not advance toward enactment in its current form.
  • The bill has not moved to committee passage or floor action based on the provided record.

Fiscal and operational considerations (unknown in current text)

No fiscal note or financial specifics are provided. If reintroduced, potential considerations would include:
- Construction or renovation costs
- Ongoing operations and staffing
- Maintenance, safety compliance, and insurance
- Revenue opportunities (events, memberships, programs)
- Funding sources (state funds, bonds, grants, public-private partnerships)

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or new drafting activity with LC numbers and updated status.
  • If the text becomes available, review for:
    • The exact mission and governance structure
    • Specific funding amounts and timelines
    • Location, facilities, and programming details
    • Compliance, safety standards, and regulatory impacts
  • Consider public input opportunities if the bill is reintroduced in a future session.

This summary provides an accessible snapshot of LC 3572 based on the title and status information available. For a complete analysis, the bill’s full text and fiscal notes would be required.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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