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MontanaSB 16169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Provide for regulation and sale of aquaculture

Sponsored By: Greg Hertz (Republican)

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AgricultureFish and WildlifeWaterRule MakingSafety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Simpler sales rules for aquaculture

The law lets homemade aquaculture foods be sold or used in retail food places. No standard licensing, permits, certification, packaging, labeling, or inspection are required for these items. The item must meet the state's aquaculture product definition. Aquaculture products are also exempt from the usual method-of-sale rule. Sellers can use other methods than weight, length, area, or count. This lowers compliance steps but also reduces oversight.

Clear definitions for aquaculture products

The law defines aquaculture and aquaculture products. It defines "controlled conditions" and excludes ponds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, oceans, and streams. Aquaculture products now count as "produce" and as "raw agricultural commodities." This clarifies which rules apply and can open produce markets for farmed fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Hertz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 479 • No: 14

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 47 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 97 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/28/2025

Do Pass As Amended

Yes: 98 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/28/2025

AMD-SB0161.003.001 Wirth DO PASS

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 47 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/15/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/5/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/22/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/18/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/13/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/5/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/4/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House

    4/4/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred

    4/3/2025Senate

  10. Returned to Senate with Amendments

    4/1/2025House

  11. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/1/2025House

  12. 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended

    3/28/2025House

  13. 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried

    3/28/2025House

  14. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    3/21/2025House

  15. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    3/20/2025House

  16. Hearing

    3/17/2025House

  17. Fiscal Note Printed

    2/25/2025Senate

  18. Fiscal Note Unsigned

    2/24/2025Senate

  19. Fiscal Note Received

    2/24/2025Senate

  20. Fiscal Note Requested

    2/19/2025Senate

  21. First Reading

    2/19/2025House

  22. Referred to Committee

    2/19/2025House

  23. Transmitted to House

    2/18/2025Senate

  24. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/18/2025Senate

  25. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 4)

    3/31/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    3/21/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    1/31/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/15/2025

    PDF

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