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MontanaSB 25769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Generally revise Smith River permit laws

Sponsored By: Laura Smith (Democrat)

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Fish and WildlifeRevenue, StateWater

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Smith River funds upgrades and higher bonus point cost

Nonresidents now pay $125 for a Smith River bonus point. Residents can buy a $5 bonus point. The state deposits all Smith River floating and camping fees into the corridor enhancement account. Set-asides include $50 from each outfitter client fee and all super permit lottery revenue. They also include all bonus point sales ($5 resident, $125 nonresident) and 5% of other float fees. The 5% excludes the nonrefundable permit application fee. These funds pay to protect scenery and wildlife, restore habitat and banks, and maintain instream flows. Other account money may manage, operate, and maintain the corridor. The law takes effect on passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Laura Smith

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jill Cohenour

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 285 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 96 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/25/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/13/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/8/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/30/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/29/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/23/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/18/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/16/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/16/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/15/2025House

  10. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    4/9/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    4/8/2025House

  12. Hearing

    3/17/2025House

  13. First Reading

    2/27/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee

    2/27/2025House

  15. Transmitted to House

    2/26/2025Senate

  16. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/26/2025Senate

  17. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/25/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    2/14/2025Senate

  19. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed

    2/13/2025Senate

  20. Fiscal Note Requested

    2/11/2025Senate

  21. Fiscal Note Signed

    2/11/2025Senate

  22. Fiscal Note Received

    2/11/2025Senate

  23. Hearing

    2/7/2025Senate

  24. Fiscal Note Requested

    2/5/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Committee

    2/5/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/17/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/3/2025

    PDF

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