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HB 560

Establish the Montana hunters and anglers community fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom France

Montana bill creating a dedicated Hunters and Anglers Community Fund to support grassroots conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives; died in Senate Finance Committee.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 560

Legislative bill overview

HB 560 proposes establishing the Montana Hunters and Anglers Community Fund, a dedicated funding mechanism to support conservation and recreational hunting and angling initiatives in Montana. The bill creates a structured fund to provide grants and resources to community organizations engaged in wildlife habitat preservation, hunter and angler education, and related outdoor recreation activities.

Why is this important

This bill addresses funding gaps for grassroots conservation efforts that depend on hunter and angler participation and support. By establishing a dedicated fund, the legislation aims to strengthen Montana's outdoor recreation infrastructure and ensure sustainable wildlife management through community-based initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill's mechanism for generating revenue for the fund is not specified in available descriptions, raising questions about whether it relies on new fees, tax allocations, or voluntary contributions
  • Allocation and oversight: Questions about how funds would be distributed, which organizations qualify for grants, and what governance structure would oversee the fund's operations
  • Government expansion concerns: Some may view the creation of a new fund and bureaucratic structure as unnecessary government expansion rather than allowing existing conservation entities to manage resources

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

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