Bill > HJ39

This bill is actually a legislative resolution affirming Montana's commitment to preserving national public lands. The resolution declares that the 69th Montana Legislature supports keeping national public lands under federal management and firmly opposes any efforts to sell, transfer, or dispose of these lands to private entities or state governments. The document emphasizes the immense value of public lands to Montanans, highlighting that 95% of state residents visited national public lands in the previous year, and these lands contribute significantly to the state's economy through outdoor recreation, tourism, and various industries. The resolution encourages the Governor, Attorney General, and Congressional Delegation to actively resist any future attempts to remove these lands from public ownership. Additionally, the resolution mandates that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to key political figures including Governor Greg Gianforte, the Montana Congressional Delegation, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and President Donald J. Trump. The bill is grounded in the belief that public lands represent a shared democratic heritage, providing recreational, economic, cultural, and environmental benefits to all Montanans regardless of socioeconomic status.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2568