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    Bozeman: is it really that bad anymore?

    That’s an example of when a $1.99 valve stem tool (it takes less than a minute to pull two) can facilitate a very effective reorientation exercise.
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    Montana HB 907

    So, just so I understand, the NR’s 907 would add to the landscape are bad, but the ones 635 have and will add are better?
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    Montana HB 907

    Agreed. Those are solid points, Gerald, and the development group is now discussing that as an amendment—along a strikeout of that line about purchasing a B-10. It had not been addressed because LO’s already have a very high chance of drawing relative to non-landowners, as discussed in the...
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    Montana HB 907

    I’m now thinking you’re right, Gerald, and my apologies to you for being kind of numb at this point in the session.. This was certainly not the intent of 907, and no one who worked on this bill caught it. I’m calling FWP tomorrow to discuss this.
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    Montana HB 907

    That is holdover language from the statute post-635. And confusing. But if you enroll in BM, you get a free B-10. That is unequivocal. If you don’t want to enroll in BM at all, or prefer one of the other EHA’s (e.g, 454, PALA) then you’re on the hook for the B-10. 907 doesn’t force anyone...
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    Montana HB 907

    Gerald, you are a very intelligent guy, but I think you have thought yourself into knots. Your third paragraph is totally wrong; under 907 if you enroll in BM you get a B-10, free—as your last two paragraphs state—and you get the chance to buy a second bonus point for the point fee. 635...
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    Montana 2025 Legislative Session

    Well, when your mother’s a Galt and your dad was a famous proponent of sale of public lands, that says something. Right now, though, I’m drafting a thank you email for her genuinely excellent testimony on HB 676. On 270, my last read was that it had been amended to the point where there’s no...
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    Montana 2025 Legislative Session

    Her mother is a Galt.
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    Montana 2025 Legislative Session

    I think you have nailed it. The last few sessions have seen a rush of the worst bills at the end or in the budget process, where there is less transparency and opportunity for public input.
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    Lobbyists: who is behind proposals matters.

    I asked one of the principals of MCS. He was on that thread.
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    Lobbyists: who is behind proposals matters.

    I asked that question directly in the HB 145 thread. I got back some high dudgeon but no actual answer.
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    Conservation Easements Podcast Episode

    Such a valuable podcast, Randy, particularly in light of the current dogma against and upcoming attacks on permanent easements. Thanks to you, Kendall, and Jennifer.
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    HB145 - Increase NR license fees

    It’s a simple question, Ben, that doesn’t involve your character.
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    HB145 - Increase NR license fees

    Gee, Ben, having only testified in Helena and DC dozens of times I sure needed that school lesson in protocol and decorum. Thank you. Your verbiage, however, like your statements at the hearing, tell us nothing about your fundamental rationale. Two sessions ago Mark Taylor and MOGA were...
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    HB145 - Increase NR license fees

    Ben, Mark Taylor and your Montana Conservation Society testified today against 145, which of course would have increased funding for Block Management. The only other opponent today was MOGA. What’s your rationale?
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