Interim study on the Montana cattle industry
House Joint Resolution 52 requests an interim study on the Montana cattle industry. This study will explore the implementation of a state assessment on Montana cattle to fund research, promotion, and educational programs for Montana beef and beef products. An interim committee will review similar assessment programs in other states, examine stakeholder interest for a state assessment, and evaluate options for a governing board. The study aims to improve the profitability and marketability of the state's cattle industry. The final results of this study, including any recommendations, are to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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The bill was amended to add the Montana Cattle Feeders Association to the list of organizations the study must consult, while simultaneously removing a duplicate entry of that same association from the list. This change ensures the study includes the feeders' perspective without creating redundancy in the text.
Scope change
The scope of the study's required consultation was expanded to explicitly include the Montana Cattle Feeders Association, correcting a duplication error in the original list of stakeholders.
SCOPE
Added the Montana Cattle Feeders Association to the list of organizations to be consulted for the study.
TECHNICAL
Removed a duplicate line listing the Montana Cattle Feeders Association to correct a formatting or drafting error.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
36–14
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 30, 2025
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican32
56% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
37
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 6, 2025
Introduced
(H) Filed with Secretary of State
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (36-14)
senate
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
upper
Apr 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (83-17)
house
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Agriculture
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Agriculture
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Agriculture
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Tilleman
RRepublican
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