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Senate committee tables bill to create Montana cattle committee after split votes
Summary
The Senate Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation Committee tabled House Bill 119, a proposal to create a Montana Cattle Committee with a cattle assessment and governor‑appointed members, after close roll‑call votes on an appointment amendment and on advancing the bill.
The Senate Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation Committee on a roll‑call vote moved to table House Bill 119, which would have established a Montana Cattle Committee, after divided debate over an amendment that would require the governor to appoint committee members.
Supporters said the bill would create a statutory framework for a cattle assessment, a special revenue account and a referendum for cattle sellers; critics said the measure…
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