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MontanaHB 50469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Expand livestock loss eligibility to include domestic bison

Sponsored By: Eric Tilleman (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bison loss payments for Montana ranchers

Beginning July 1, 2025, Montana reimburses livestock producers for domestic bison losses caused by wolves, mountain lions, or grizzly bears. Other covered animals are cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats, llamas, and livestock guard dogs. Losses on state, federal, tribal, and private land are eligible. Payments for confirmed or probable losses are up to fair market value; for bison and other livestock, that means the average price at the most recent public auction for that animal or a board-set replacement price. Before payment, the Department of Revenue must certify per capita livestock fees are paid; delinquent fees must be paid first, except for tribal members or authorized tribal entities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Tilleman

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 475 • No: 11

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 97 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 93 • No: 3

House vote • 4/8/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 44 • No: 4

House vote • 4/7/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 46 • No: 3

House vote • 3/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 3/1/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 97 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/5/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/22/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/22/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/18/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/15/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/15/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate

    4/15/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred

    4/14/2025House

  10. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/8/2025Senate

  11. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/8/2025Senate

  12. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/7/2025Senate

  13. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/3/2025Senate

  14. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/3/2025Senate

  15. Rereferred to Committee

    4/2/2025Senate

  16. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    4/2/2025Senate

  17. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    4/1/2025Senate

  18. Hearing

    3/14/2025Senate

  19. Hearing Canceled

    3/14/2025Senate

  20. Hearing

    3/14/2025Senate

  21. Referred to Committee

    3/4/2025Senate

  22. First Reading

    3/4/2025Senate

  23. Transmitted to Senate

    3/3/2025House

  24. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/3/2025House

  25. 2nd Reading Passed

    3/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    4/3/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/13/2025

    PDF

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