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LC 1323

Provide for the Montana hunters first act

2025 Regular Session

The bill aims to establish a “hunters first” framework in Montana, but the exact policy details and provisions are not yet available.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 1323

Summary: Montana LC 1323 — Provide for the Montana Hunters First Act

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 1323
  • Title: Provide for the Montana hunters first act
  • Subject: Fish and Wildlife
  • Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester; draft in various internal stages (Drafter Assigned, Draft On Hold, etc.)
  • Introduced: November 12, 2024

LC 1323 is a Legislative Council drafting proposal related to wildlife and hunting matters. The materials provided indicate the bill is in the drafting process and has not yet been enacted or assigned to a committee for consideration. The exact legislative text and provisions are not included in the materials available here.

Status and Timeline (key milestones)

  • 2024-11-12: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-12-02: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-18: Draft Taken Off Hold, Draft In/Out of various drafting stages
    • 2025-02-12: Draft in Legal Review; Draft in Edit
    • 2025-02-12: Draft in Edit
    • 2025-02-15 to 2025-02-16: Draft in Input/Proofing; Draft in Assembly; Draft in Final Drafter Review
    • 2025-02-16 to 2025-02-18: Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft Ready for Delivery
    • 2025-02-18: Draft Delivered to Requester
  • These entries show a formal drafting process with multiple internal review steps. There is no information yet about committee referral, public hearings, or final passage.

Purpose and scope (based on title)

  • The title suggests an intent to establish or codify a “hunters first” framework in Montana. However, the exact policy objectives, mechanisms, and limitations are not available in the provided materials.
  • Possible policy areas that such a title could involve (note: these are speculative ranges and not confirmed by the text):
    • Prioritization or preference rules for hunting licenses or permits
    • Allocation of wildlife resources or hunting access under certain conditions
    • Specific protections or guidelines for hunter-related activities or programs
    • Funding or staffing considerations for wildlife agencies to support hunting interests
  • Because the actual text is not provided, this section cannot confirm which of these (if any) are included.

Potential impact and affected parties

  • Hunters and hunting-related activities: If the bill creates preferences, benefits, or streamlined processes for hunters, those directly engaged in hunting could be affected.
  • Wildlife agencies and management programs: Changes could influence licensing, permit allocation, enforcement, or resource management priorities.
  • Landowners and public lands: Provisions affecting access, permit allocations, or hunting regimes may impact land use and public access arrangements.
  • Conservation and advocacy groups: Depending on the balance of wildlife management vs. access priorities, stakeholder positions could vary.

Procedural notes and next steps

  • To assess the bill’s substantive impact, obtain the actual LC 1323 draft text and any fiscal notes or committee analyses.
  • If you represent a stakeholder or are tracking policy shifts, monitor for:
    • Committee referrals (e.g., Fish and Game, Natural Resources)
    • Public hearings and testimony
    • Amendments and final engrossment
    • Adoption of a fiscal note

Key dates to watch

  • November 12, 2024: Drafting process initiated
  • December 2, 2024: Draft On Hold (initial hold)
  • February 2025: Draft progresses through legal review, editing, proofing, and final drafter review
  • February 18, 2025: Draft delivered to requester

If you can provide the bill text or a link to the official bill page, I can deliver a precise, section-by-section summary of provisions, impacts, and timelines.

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

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