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Natural Resources Committee approves amendment but rejects HJ 39, a resolution opposing transfer of federal public lands
Summary
The Montana House Natural Resources Committee approved an amendment to House Joint Resolution 39 but voted 6-8 against passing the resolution as amended, rejecting a committee-level statement opposing transfers of federal public lands to state control.
The Montana House Natural Resources Committee on Thursday approved an amendment to House Joint Resolution 39 but ultimately voted 6-8 to reject the resolution as amended, ending committee action on the measure.
Representative Seconder, sponsor of HJ 39, opened the hearing and framed the resolution as targeted only at transfers of federal lands, not at state management agreements. "This resolution has nothing to do with state-owned lands. Only federal lands," Representative Seconder said, adding that keeping lands federal protects public access and Montana's outdoor economy.
The resolution drew lengthy proponent testimony from hunters, conservation groups and recreation advocates. Micah Fields, representing the Montana chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, told the committee the measure would help "retain the…
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