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HB 402

Move the cowboy hall of fame and western heritage center to Wolf Point, Montana

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Frank Smith

HB 402 would have relocated Montana's Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center to Wolf Point but died in committee without advancing during 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · HB 402

Legislative bill overview

HB 402 proposes relocating Montana's Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center from its current location to Wolf Point, Montana. The bill died in the legislative process without advancing past committee consideration during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Relocating a state cultural institution involves significant financial costs, potential loss of current community support and tourism revenue, and questions about operational continuity. Such decisions affect local economies, museum operations, and public access to cultural heritage collections and programming.

Potential points of contention

  • Financial impact: The fiscal note indicates substantial relocation costs (construction, moving collections, operational transitions) that could strain state budgets or require new funding sources
  • Community effects: Current location loses an attraction and associated economic benefits; Wolf Point gains an institution but must accommodate infrastructure and operational needs
  • Justification questions: The bill's rationale for relocating to Wolf Point versus maintaining the current location or other alternatives is not evident from the legislative record

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

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