Generally revise milk laws
SB 415 would require milk processors to label all pasteurized milk containers with a clear "best by" date (indicating freshness window) and pasteurization date, displayed in specific formats (Arabic numerals, 1/8-inch minimum size, contrasting color). It prohibits the use of "sell by" dates, repeals outdated labeling rules (ARM 32.8.202-206), and bans the Department of Livestock from creating new rules on this matter. The bill directly affects milk processors, retailers, and consumers by standardizing date labeling for safety and transparency. However, the bill died in committee in May 2025 and was never enacted.
Bill status
died
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Failed
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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LC1024.pdf
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The bill was formally renumbered from LC 1024 to SB 415.1, indicating it has moved from a committee or legislative committee stage to the Senate floor. The primary substantive change is the addition of a specific sponsor, G. Hertz, to the bill's header, which is a procedural update required for Senate legislation.
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Added the name of the sponsor, G. Hertz, to the bill header.
Changed the bill number from LC 1024 to SB 415.1.
Updated the document title to reflect the new Senate bill number.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025
How they voted
17–33
Failed
Total votes 50
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic18
88% Nay
R
Republican32
53% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 6, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (17-33)
senate
Mar 4, 2025
Amended
(S) Tabled in Committee - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Hertz
RRepublican
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