Interim study on the Montana cattle industry

LC 2928 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study on Montana's cattle industry. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to examine implementing a state cattle assessment (similar to the National Beef Checkoff) to fund research, promotion, and education for Montana beef producers. The study will review other states' approaches, consider a producer referendum, explore refund processes, and evaluate a potential oversight committee, involving groups like the Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Cattlewomen. The committee must report findings to the 70th Legislature by September 2026. This resolution does not create new law but seeks to assess options for industry support.