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HB242 • 2025

Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Tom Millett
Last action
2025-05-08
Official status
Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

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Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

What This Bill Does

  • Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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COMMITTEE

Plain English: Amendment - 1st Reading-white - Requested by: Tom Millett - (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks - 2025 69th Legislature 2025 Drafter: Maxwell Parson, HB0242.001.003 - 1 - Authorized Print Version – HB 242 1 HOUSE BILL NO.

  • Amendment - 1st Reading-white - Requested by: Tom Millett - (H) Fish, Wildlife and Parks - 2025 69th Legislature 2025 Drafter: Maxwell Parson, HB0242.001.003 - 1 - Authorized Print Version – HB 242 1 HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 242 2 INTRODUCED BY T.
  • MILLETT, B.
  • MITCHELL 3 4 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING FINES FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING AQUATIC 5 INVASIVE SPECIES; REMOVING THE OPTION TO ISSUE A WARNING WITHOUT PENALTY; AND 6 AMENDING SECTION 80-7-1014, MCA.” 7 8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: 9 10Section 1.
COMMITTEE

Plain English: COMMITTEE 3

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-08 HOUSE

    Chapter Number Assigned

  2. 2025-05-05 HOUSE

    (H) Signed by Governor

  3. 2025-04-25 SENATE

    (S) Signed by President

  4. 2025-04-25 HOUSE

    (H) Transmitted to Governor

  5. 2025-04-23 HOUSE

    (H) Signed by Speaker

  6. 2025-04-16 HOUSE

    (H) Returned from Enrolling

  7. 2025-04-11 SENATE

    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

  8. 2025-04-11 SENATE

    (S) 3rd Reading Concurred

  9. 2025-04-11 HOUSE

    (H) Sent to Enrolling

  10. 2025-04-10 SENATE

    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

  11. 2025-04-10 SENATE

    (S) 2nd Reading Concurred

  12. 2025-04-08 SENATE

    (S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

  13. 2025-04-08 SENATE

    (S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred

  14. 2025-03-25 SENATE

    (S) Hearing

  15. 2025-03-19 SENATE

    (S) Referred to Committee

  16. 2025-03-19 SENATE

    (S) Referred to Committee

  17. 2025-03-18 HOUSE

    (H) Fiscal Note Printed

  18. 2025-03-17 HOUSE

    (H) Fiscal Note Received

  19. 2025-03-17 HOUSE

    (H) Fiscal Note Signed

  20. 2025-03-04 HOUSE

    (H) Fiscal Note Requested

  21. 2025-02-21 SENATE

    (S) First Reading

  22. 2025-02-20 HOUSE

    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

  23. 2025-02-20 HOUSE

    (H) 3rd Reading Passed

  24. 2025-02-20 HOUSE

    (H) Transmitted to Senate

  25. 2025-02-19 HOUSE

    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

  26. 2025-02-19 HOUSE

    (H) 2nd Reading Passed

  27. 2025-02-14 HOUSE

    (H) Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended

  28. 2025-02-13 HOUSE

    (H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended

  29. 2025-02-13 HOUSE

    (H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended

  30. 2025-01-23 HOUSE

    (H) Hearing

  31. 2025-01-17 HOUSE

    (H) Introduced

  32. 2025-01-17 HOUSE

    (H) Referred to Committee

  33. 2025-01-17 HOUSE

    (H) First Reading

  34. 2025-01-15 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

  35. 2025-01-14 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  36. 2025-01-12 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Assembly

  37. 2025-01-11 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  38. 2025-01-09 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  39. 2025-01-08 HOUSE

    (LC) Drafter Assigned

  40. 2025-01-08 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  41. 2025-01-08 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Edit

  42. 2024-12-20 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  43. 2024-12-19 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Assembly

  44. 2024-12-18 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  45. 2024-12-17 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  46. 2024-12-10 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  47. 2024-12-10 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Edit

  48. 2024-12-05 HOUSE

    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Official Summary Text

Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
- 2025
69th Legislature 2025 HB 242
- 1 - Authorized Print Version – HB 242
ENROLLED BILL
AN ACT REVISING FINES FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES; AND
AMENDING SECTION 80-7-1014, MCA.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
Section 1. Section 80-7-1014, MCA, is amended to read:
"80-7-1014. Penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the Except as provided in subsection
(2), the following penalties apply:
(a) The offense of negligently violating the provisions of 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-
1015 or rules adopted under 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 pertaining to an invasive species
management area or the statewide invasive species management area is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
not to exceed $500 $700 for the first offense and $750 $1,400 for subsequent offenses.
(b) The offense of purposely or knowingly violating the provisions of 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012
and 80-7-1015 or rules adopted under 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 pertaining to an invasive
species management area or the statewide invasive species management area is a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $975 $1,950. In addition, the person shall forfeit the following as issued by this state:
(i) any current fishing license and the privilege to fish in this state for a period of time set by the
court; and
(ii) any current sticker or decal required under this part to operate a vessel on the waters of this
state.
(c) Purposely or knowingly attempting to introduce an invasive species in Montana is a felony. Any
person found guilty under this subsection (1)(c) is subject to a criminal penalty of up to 2 years in prison, a fine
not to exceed $10,000 $25,000, or both. A person convicted of violating this subsection (1)(c) may also be
required to surrender an involved vessel and pay restitution for any cost incurred to mitigate the effect of the
- 2025
69th Legislature 2025 HB 242
- 2 - Authorized Print Version – HB 242
ENROLLED BILL
violation.
(d) A civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 may be imposed on any person who violates any other
provision of 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 or rules adopted under 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012
and 80-7-1015 not enumerated in subsections (1)(a) through (1)(c).
(2) A warning without penalty may be issued to any person violating the provisions of 80-7-1010
through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 or rules adopted under 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 if it is
determined that a warning best serves the public interest.
(2) A warning without penalty may be issued to any person violating the provisions of 80-7-1010
through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 or rules adopted under 80-7-1010 through 80-7-1012 and 80-7-1015 if it is
determined that a warning best serves the public interest.
(3) No penalty may be issued to any person violating the provisions of 80-7-1011 if clear and
adequate signage is not posted a reasonable distance from the check station.
(3)(4) Civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the general fund."
- END -
I hereby certify that the within bill,
HB 242, originated in the House.
___________________________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
___________________________________________
Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
___________________________________________
President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
HOUSE BILL NO. 242
INTRODUCED BY T. MILLETT, B. MITCHELL
AN ACT REVISING FINES FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES; AND
AMENDING SECTION 80-7-1014, MCA.