HB 145 revises the fee for nonresident base hunting licenses. It increases the cost for nonresident hunters to obtain this prerequisite license from $15 to $100 per license year. A significant portion of this increased fee, specifically $90, will now be allocated to fund hunting access programs. Resident base hunting license fees remain unchanged.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 8, 2025Signed May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions
HB0145_X(19).pdf→HB0145_X(20).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill text remains substantively unchanged, with the only modifications being minor formatting adjustments to the title and the removal of a closing marker. No new policies, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were added or altered.
TECHNICAL
Removed a closing 'END' marker and extra blank lines at the end of the document.
Adjusted the spacing in the act title from a line break to a continuous line.
HB0145_5(9).pdf→HB0145_X(17).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill enrolls HB 145, which revises the nonresident base hunting license fee and allocates a portion of the fee to hunting access programs. The primary change is the increase in the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $50, while the resident fee remains at $10. Both fees include a mandatory hunting access fee that funds programs authorized in 87-1-265.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending Section 87-2-116 of the Montana Code Annotated regarding hunting license prerequisites and fees; however, the financial scope for nonresidents has expanded significantly.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee was increased from $15 to $50, while the resident fee remains $10.
The portion of the nonresident fee allocated to hunting access programs increased from $10 to $40, while the resident allocation remains $2.
ENFORCEMENT
The document was updated to reflect the bill's final enrollment status, including signatures from the Chief Clerk, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate.
HB0145_X(16).pdf→HB0145_5(2).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the Montana Code to revise the fee structure for nonresident base hunting licenses. The primary change increases the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, while simultaneously increasing the portion of that fee allocated to hunting access programs from $10 to $90. The resident license fee remains unchanged at $10.
Scope change
The bill applies to all nonresidents purchasing a base hunting license in Montana for the 2025 license year and subsequent years.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee increased from $15 to $100, and the mandatory hunting access fee portion increased from $10 to $90.
The fee allocation for hunting access programs was increased from $10 to $90 per nonresident license.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated from HB 145 to HB0145.5 to reflect its status as an enrolled bill.
HB0145_5(1).pdf→HB0145_X(16).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill revises the fees for Montana's nonresident base hunting licenses and updates the statutory language to reflect the final enrolled version. The most significant change is a substantial increase in the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, while the resident fee remains at $10. Both fees include a mandatory 'hunting access fee' portion that must be used to fund specific hunting access programs.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding fee collection has expanded significantly due to the increase in the nonresident fee, generating more revenue for the state's hunting access programs.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee was increased from $15 to $100, while the resident fee remained at $10.
The portion of the nonresident fee designated for hunting access programs was increased from $40 to $90 to match the new total fee.
TECHNICAL
The bill text was updated to include official enrollment signatures and formatting consistent with the final passed version of the legislation.
HB0145_X(15).pdf→HB0145_5(1).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the Montana Code to revise the fee structure for nonresident base hunting licenses. The primary change is increasing the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, while simultaneously increasing the portion of that fee allocated to hunting access programs from $10 to $90. The resident license fee remains unchanged at $10.
Scope change
The scope of the fee increase applies specifically to nonresident hunters purchasing a base hunting license in Montana; resident hunters are unaffected by this change.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee was increased from $15 to $100.
The hunting access fee portion of the nonresident license was increased from $10 to $90 to fund programs authorized in 87-1-265.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'ENROLLED BILL' certification and signatures from the House and Senate, indicating this is now a new version of the bill text rather than the final enrolled version.
HB0145_5.pdf→HB0145_X(14).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill updates the fees for nonresident base hunting licenses in Montana, increasing the cost from $15 to $100. It also adjusts the portion of the fee allocated to hunting access programs from $10 to $90. The text includes formatting corrections and adds an enrolled bill certification section.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on hunting license fees, but the financial impact on nonresidents has significantly increased.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee was increased from $15 to $100.
The hunting access fee portion of the nonresident license was increased from $10 to $90.
TECHNICAL
Formatting errors in the original text were corrected, and an enrolled bill certification section was added.
HB0145_X(13).pdf→HB0145_5.pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the Montana Code to update nonresident base hunting license fees and the allocation of those funds to hunting access programs. The primary change is a significant increase in the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, which directly increases the hunting access fee portion allocated to conservation programs from $10 to $90. The resident fee remains unchanged at $10 with a $2 access fee. The bill also includes minor formatting updates to the document header and sponsor information.
Scope change
The bill applies to all nonresidents purchasing a base hunting license in Montana, raising the cost for this prerequisite license.
FISCAL
Increased the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, raising the mandatory hunting access fee portion from $10 to $90 to fund conservation programs.
Added additional fee amounts ($50) to the nonresident fee line in the text, though the primary effective fee appears to be the $100 amount.
TECHNICAL
Updated document headers, bill numbers, and sponsor names to reflect the final enrolled version of the legislation.
HB0145_X(2).pdf→HB0145_X(3).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill increased the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100. A portion of this new fee, specifically $90, is designated as a hunting access fee to fund programs authorized in section 87-1-265. The change also includes minor formatting adjustments to the text layout.
Scope change
The financial scope of the bill expanded by significantly increasing the cost for nonresident hunters, thereby increasing the revenue available for hunting access programs.
FISCAL
The nonresident base hunting license fee was increased from $15 to $100.
The allocation for the hunting access fee was updated to reflect the new total fee, designating $90 of the $100 fee for funding programs under section 87-1-265.
HB0145_3(10).pdf→HB0145_X.pdf·3 edits
MINOR
This bill increases the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, raising the portion allocated to hunting access programs from $10 to $90. It also clarifies that the resident base hunting license fee remains $10, with $2 allocated to access programs. These changes significantly increase revenue for wildlife conservation and public hunting access initiatives.
Scope change
The bill applies to all nonresidents purchasing a base hunting license or Class A-2 special bow and arrow license in Montana for the 2025 license year.
FISCAL
Increased the nonresident base hunting license fee from $15 to $100, with the access fee portion increasing from $10 to $90.
Confirmed the resident base hunting license fee is $10, with $2 allocated to hunting access programs.
TECHNICAL
Added official certification text indicating the bill has been enrolled and signed by legislative officers.
HB0145_2(10).pdf→HB0145_3.pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill version number was updated from HB0145.2 to HB0145.3, and the document was reprinted as the authorized version. The most significant substantive change involves a major increase in the fee for nonresident base hunting licenses, rising from $50 to $100. Consequently, the portion of that fee designated as a hunting access fee for department programs also increased from $40 to $90, while the base license fee portion decreased from $10 to $10.
FISCAL
The fee for nonresident base hunting licenses was increased from $50 to $100.
The hunting access fee portion allocated to fund department programs was increased from $40 to $90.
HB0145_1(9).pdf→HB0145_2.pdf·3 edits
MINOR
The bill updated the fees for nonresident base hunting licenses, increasing the total purchase price from $15 to $100 and adjusting the allocation of funds. Specifically, the total fee rose by $85, while the portion designated for hunting access programs increased by $80, shifting the remaining balance to other uses.
FISCAL
The total fee for nonresident base hunting licenses was increased from $15 to $100.
The portion of the fee allocated to hunting access programs was increased from $10 to $90.
The remaining balance of the fee, previously $5, was reduced to $10, reflecting the new total and access fee amounts.
LC1498.pdf→HB0145_1.pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from LC 1498 to HB 145.1 and the sponsor list was updated to include G. Parry, C. Cochran, and E. Tillemann. No substantive policy changes regarding hunting fees, funding, or eligibility were made; the modifications are purely administrative and technical.
TECHNICAL
Bill number changed from LC 1498 to HB 145.1, indicating a renumbering or re-introduction of the legislation.
Sponsor information was updated to list G. Parry, C. Cochran, and E. Tillemann as the introduced sponsors.
