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MontanaSB 18369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Requiring outfitter endorsement for guide licensure

Sponsored By: Greg Hertz (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tighter licensing rules for Montana guides

The law tightens who can get and keep a Montana guide license. You must be at least 18 and be physically and mentally fit. You must hold a valid conservation license. You must be endorsed and recommended by a licensed outfitter, unless you meet alternate guide standards set by the state board. To renew, your form must be signed by the outfitter who employs you, or it is denied. The law takes effect immediately on passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Hertz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Joshua Seckinger

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 352 • No: 38

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 43 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 40 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 96 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 95 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 39 • No: 9

Senate vote • 2/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 39 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/13/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/8/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/1/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    5/1/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/22/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/16/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/15/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House

    4/15/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred

    4/14/2025Senate

  10. Returned to Senate with Amendments

    4/11/2025House

  11. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/11/2025House

  12. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/10/2025House

  13. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/8/2025House

  14. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/8/2025House

  15. Hearing

    4/5/2025House

  16. Hearing

    4/3/2025House

  17. Hearing

    3/31/2025House

  18. Hearing Canceled

    3/26/2025House

  19. Hearing

    3/24/2025House

  20. Hearing Canceled

    2/14/2025House

  21. Hearing

    2/10/2025House

  22. First Reading

    2/6/2025House

  23. Referred to Committee

    2/6/2025House

  24. Transmitted to House

    2/5/2025Senate

  25. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/5/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/21/2025

    PDF

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