Vetoed by Governor Greg Gianforte

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that expands the size of the Fish and Wildlife Commission to include agricultural landowners.

Highlights:

• Defines “agricultural production” as the following, including (Sec. 1):

• All aspects of farming including the cultivation and tillage of the soil;

• The production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities;

• The raising of livestock including fur-bearing animals; and

• Any forestry or lumber operations.

• Requires the governor appoint 7 members to the fish and wildlife commission from the following regions, including (Sec. 1):

• Kalispell;

• Missoula;

• Bozeman;

• Great Falls;

• Billings:

• Glasgow; and

• Miles City.

• Expands the size of the Fish and Wildlife Commission to include 2 landowners engaged in agricultural production (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that expands the size of the Fish and Wildlife Commission to include agricultural landowners.

Highlights:

• Defines “agricultural production” as the following, including (Sec. 1):

• All aspects of farming including the cultivation and tillage of the soil;

• The production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities;

• The raising of livestock including fur-bearing animals; and

• Any forestry or lumber operations.

• Requires the governor appoint 7 members to the fish and wildlife commission from the following regions, including (Sec. 1):

• Kalispell;

• Missoula;

• Bozeman;

• Great Falls;

• Billings:

• Glasgow; and

• Miles City.

• Expands the size of the Fish and Wildlife Commission to include 2 landowners engaged in agricultural production (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text