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House Ag committee passes HJ 34 backing Montana beef producers
Summary
The committee approved House Joint Resolution 34, expressing support for Montana beef producers and opposing regulatory or market pressures the sponsor said could undermine the state's cattle industry.
Representative Randon Greg (House District 78) opened the hearing on House Joint Resolution 34, a joint resolution expressing the Legislature's support for Montana beef producers. Greg said ranching is 'a way of life' in Central Montana and described economic pressures — volatile markets, rising input costs and drought — that challenge producers.
Greg framed HJ 34 as a statement opposing heavy-handed regulations and emerging alternatives he said could undermine the beef industry. In his testimony he said, "standing up for Montana's beef producers means standing up for Montana itself." Jay Bodner of the Montana Department of Livestock identified himself as an informational witness and remained available for questions.
No proponents or opponents stepped forward in person or online. Representative Greg closed the hearing and asked for a do-pass recommendation. The committee took executive action and approved HJ 34 by voice vote, recording 17 in favor and 0 opposed.
HJ 34 is a nonbinding statement of legislative support; it expresses policy preference but does not impose new regulations. The committee's approval will be transmitted through the standard legislative concurrence and reporting process.
