Bill
LC 3936
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3936, Title: Generally revise state lands laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 15, 2024Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3936, Title: Generally revise state lands laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 15, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to comprehensively update and streamline Montana's laws governing the management and use of state-owned lands. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines, increase transparency, and ensure more effective stewardship of these public resources.
Key Provisions:
- Consolidates and reorganizes existing statutes related to state lands into a single, cohesive chapter
- Establishes a new State Lands Commission to oversee policy and management decisions
- Requires the development of a comprehensive, long-term state lands management plan
- Expands public input and review processes for major land transactions and use changes
- Enhances protections for sensitive environmental areas and cultural/historical sites on state lands
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State agencies responsible for managing and leasing state lands, including the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
- Recreational users, such as hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who access state lands
- Businesses and industries that lease state lands for commercial activities (e.g., grazing, mining, timber harvesting)
- Environmental and conservation groups interested in protecting state land resources
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the 2024 legislative session but did not advance past the draft stage and ultimately died in the process. Any future efforts to revise state lands laws would likely need to be reintroduced in a subsequent session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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