Tourism Matters to Montana
Tourism Matters to Montana

Bill Watch

There are thousands of bills being introduced this session so we have created a bill watch list of legislation that could directly or indirectly impact travel and tourism in Montana.

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...

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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...

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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...

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