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HB 907

Generally revise fish and game laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Katie Sullivan

Montana bill HB 907 proposed revising fish and game laws but died in Senate committee after failing motions and hearings in April-May 2025.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 907

Legislative bill overview

HB 907 is a Montana bill that broadly revises fish and game laws, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available action history. The bill was introduced by Katie Sullivan and progressed through the Senate Fish and Game Committee before ultimately dying in committee.

Why is this important

Fish and game laws regulate hunting, fishing, and wildlife management across Montana, affecting outdoor recreation access, conservation efforts, and wildlife populations. Changes to these laws can impact hunting seasons, licensing requirements, species protections, and land management practices that affect both recreational users and conservation outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in specific provisions: The bill's actual content is not specified in available records, making it difficult to assess what stakeholders opposed
  • Committee rejection suggests significant disagreement: The motion failure and tabling indicate the Fish and Game Committee had concerns substantial enough to block advancement
  • Broad scope of "general revision": Sweeping changes to fish and game laws typically affect multiple constituencies (hunters, anglers, conservationists, tribes with treaty rights) with competing interests

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

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