MontanaHB 95469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Extend PL280 termination date

Sponsored By: Steve Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

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Flathead Reservation law extended to 2031

The law extends the 2021 state-tribal jurisdiction arrangement in Lake County and the Flathead Indian Reservation. It now ends on June 30, 2031. The law takes effect on passage and approval. Until 2031, the same enforcement and criminal-jurisdiction rules stay in place; after that, they end unless the legislature renews them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Steve Fitzpatrick
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Greg Hertz
Republican • Senate
Matt Regier
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 285 • No: 12

House vote • 4/29/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 46 • No: 4

House vote • 4/28/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 1

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 97 • No: 2