StateMontana

HB 762: Require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report on river usage

Josh SeckingerIntroduced

HB 762 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 27, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report on river usage. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increased data availability for river conservation
  • Better informed policy for wildlife management

Risks

  • Minimal immediate impact on ecosystem health

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential utility for tourism planning

Risks

  • Administrative overhead for the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Improved transparency for recreational river users

Risks

  • No direct effect on public rights or safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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