Voices of Montana Tourism to Host Weekly Legislative Call, Everyone Welcome to Join

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Support HB 848: Expand Rail Infrastructure and Strengthen Montana’s Travel Economy

Sponsor: Representative Denise Baum, Billings Tourism Matters to Montana supports HB 848, which establishes a fund for regional rail au...

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Oppose HB 916 – Honor Montana’s Lodging Sales Tax Agreement and Invest in Our Communities

Sponsor: Representative Mike Vinton, Billings In 2019, Montana’s tourism and hospitality industry came together in support of a 1% inc...

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Oppose HB 887 – Preserve Montana’s Proven Tourism Funding Model

Sponsor: Representative Jane Gillette, Three Forks Montana’s lodging facility use tax has long been a smart, self-sustaining investmen...

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Oppose HB 914 – Protect Montana’s Local Tourism Organizations and the Visitor Economy

Sponsor: Representative Scott Rosenzweig, Bozeman (Park and Gallatin counties) Montana’s lodging facility use tax is a critical reinve...

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Support HB 768: Provide Equine Liability Protections

Sponsor: Representative Zachary Wirth, Wolf Creek Ensuring Equine Activities Are Included in Montana’s Recreation Liability Laws H...

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Oppose SB 307: Protecting Montana’s State Parks and Trails

Sponsor, Senator Tom McGillvray, Billings Montana’s public lands, state parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities define our way of...

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Support SB 165: Strengthening Montana’s Snowmobile Trails, Tourism, and Local Economies

Sponsor, Senator Barry Usher, Billings Montana’s winter recreation economy depends on well-maintained, accessible snowmobile trails th...

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Support SB 326: Strengthening Montana’s Film Industry, Jobs, and Local Businesses

Sponsor, Senator Greg Hertz, Polson Montana’s film industry is a powerful driver of economic growth, supporting local businesses, crea...

Industry

The Essential Role of Regional and Community Tourism Organizations in Montana’s Economic Development

Montana's vast and beautiful landscapes stretch across nearly 150,000 square miles, offering an array of experiences that draw visitors fro...

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Support HB 190: Recognizing Rodeo as Montana’s Official State Sport and Honoring Our Western Heritage

Sponsor, Representative Greg Overstreet, Stevensville Montana’s identity is inseparable from its vast landscapes, rugged individualism...

Industry

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Montana

Tourism is a cornerstone of Montana’s economy, fueling communities from bustling urban hubs to the most rural corners of the state. The p...

Industry

The Real Montana: More Than Hollywood’s Fiction

Montana has become a household name thanks to the immense popularity of Yellowstone. The show has brought global attention to our state’s...

MT Legislature

Preparing Testimony

Basic Instructions for Writing Testimony to a Montana Legislative Committee When writing testimony to a legislative committee in the Mon...

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Neutral SB 90: Protect Montana’s Lodging Tax for Tourism and Local Economies

Sponsor, Senator Carl Glimm, Creston Update: This bill was amended on February 26, 2025 to solely utilize Lodging Sales Tax funds that g...

Industry

Tourism Matters to Montana Sets Legislative Priorities for the 2025 Session

Montana’s visitor economy is a cornerstone of our state’s prosperity, contributing over $5 billion annually and supporting more than 50...

Industry

Travel Industry Rotunda Day at the Capitol, January 13, 2025

Tourism is a leading industry, attracting 12.5 million non-resident visitors, injecting $5.45 billion into Montana's economy and supporting...

Industry