HJ 24 Montana House · 2025 Regular Session

Joint house resolution supporting Utah in their land lawsuit against the United States

HJ 24 was a joint resolution from the Montana Legislature expressing full support for the State of Utah in its legal dispute with the United States government. Utah is challenging the federal policy of perpetually retaining unappropriated public lands within its borders, arguing it is unconstitutional and limits state sovereignty. The resolution also highlights Montana's similar concerns regarding federal land ownership within its own state. It urged Utah to continue seeking a judgment against the federal government's land retention policies, despite the Supreme Court denying an initial motion. This resolution died in the legislative process.

Bill status died 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Failed

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

LC2912.pdf → HJ0024_1.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from LC 2912 to HJ 24.1 and its title changed to 'Authorized Print Version'. The most significant substantive change is the addition of new supporting organizations and groups to the legislative record, including the United Property Owners of Montana, Utah Cattlemen's Association, and the Wizards Motorcycle Club, alongside existing groups like the Sutherland Institute.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding which organizations are listed as supporters has expanded to include new entities focused on property ownership, cattle ranching, and motorcycle clubs.

SCOPE

Added the United Property Owners of Montana, Utah Cattlemen's Association, and the Wizards Motorcycle Club to the list of supporting organizations.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill number from LC 2912 to HJ 24.1 and updated the title to 'Authorized Print Version'.

Floor votes · House Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

34–66

Failed

Total votes 100

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic42

42 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican58

34 Yea 24 Nay

58% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (34-66)

house

Mar 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) Committee Report - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations

lower

Mar 19, 2025

Committee

(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Introduced

(H) Introduced

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors