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Lawmakers advance voluntary Hunters & Anglers Community Fund to support rural towns
Summary
Rep. Tom France's HB 560 would create a voluntary check-off on conservation licenses to fund small grants to rural communities; supporters say it helps ease town-level funding gaps, the Department of Commerce described administrative rules and an early fiscal estimate of roughly $180,000 after start‑up.
Representative Tom France (House District 99) told the committee HB 560 would let hunters and anglers add a voluntary donation when they buy a conservation license to support small grants for rural Montana communities. "When you buy your conservation license, there are a couple of other funds that you can contribute to," France said, and HB 560 would create an additional check‑off option to direct…
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