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HB 847

Provide funding for grizzly bear management

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Rosenzweig

HB 847 sought dedicated state funding for grizzly bear management in Montana but died in committee without advancing during the 2025 legislative session.

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Bill Summary · HB 847

Legislative bill overview

HB 847 would have allocated funding specifically for grizzly bear management programs in Montana. The bill was introduced by Representative Scott Rosenzweig but failed to advance through the legislative process, ultimately dying in committee during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Grizzly bear management involves wildlife conflict mitigation, habitat preservation, and coordination with federal agencies—activities with significant costs. Dedicated funding affects rural communities' safety concerns, livestock protection efforts, and the state's ability to implement conservation strategies in grizzly-occupied regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Disagreement over whether dedicated state funds should supplement federal management responsibilities or if this represents excessive spending on a single species
  • Management philosophy: Tension between wildlife protection advocates and agricultural/rural interests regarding appropriate grizzly population levels and conflict resolution approaches
  • Federal-state coordination: Questions about whether separate state funding duplicates existing federal efforts through agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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

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