Montana HB265 Vetoed by Governor

[R.K.]

The bill would have placed all conservation easements under review of the State Land Board for approval. Not sure if this applied just to state lands, or to all lands within the state. I think Randy brought it up in one of his podcasts.

Anyways- the Governor shut it down, but I imagine it will try to make a comeback.

Governor Bullock Vetoes HB 265

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the sportsmen's voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

www.backcountryhunters.org

 

[Straight Arrow]

"Not sure if this applied just to state lands, or to all lands within the state."

It applies primarily to privately held lands where the owner wishes to place the property under a conservation easement. The ranch in eastern Montana near Glendive, which started the controversy has conserved wildlife habitat and opened access for hunting.

 

[BigHornRam]

Bullock also just signed this sensible bill.

Gov. Bullock signs repeal of timber conservation license

The law a local group used to block a logging project southeast of Bozeman is no more.

www.bozemandailychronicle.com