MSA ALERT: HABITAT MONTANA STILL UNDER ATTACK!!! The Saga of HB 651 OPPOSE WITH ALL HANDS ON DECK!

Wow, this is an unusual twist with another unusual twist. 

First, HB 651 was dropped in late then fast tracked.  The original hearing had no proponents and many opponents.  Executive Action happened shortly thereafter.  They passed the bill.

Second, they pulled it back in and Rep. Flynn tried an amendment.  It failed and so did the bill. 

Today, they held a committee meeting again just to address 651 with no advance warning to the public.  Flynn offered his amendment, it passed, and so did the bill.

Confused?  Join the group.  It has already been announced on the House floor so it will show up very soon.

Section 3 has been amended out.  But they have left a restriction on Habitat Montana in the Coordination Section at the end.  “It is the legislature’s intent that Habitat Montana funds appropriated pursuant to this section be used first to secure public access to state lands for which there is currently no legal access for hunting or other wildlife-oriented recreation.”  This is still turning Habitat Montana into an access program….not good enough!

While Access is the mantra what we actually want is Access to Quality Habitat!  That does not mean access somehow trumps Habitat Montana.  The message of HANDS OFF HABITAT MONTANA is still a very solid message that doesn’t seem to be understood.

Please continue to call 444-4800, email the House, and call your legislator. 

Rep.Kim.Abbott@mt.gov,
Jbachmeier4hd28@gmail.com,
nancyballance@aol.com,
Danbartel2@gmail.com,
becky4hd80@blackfoot.net,
bennettforhouse@gmail.com,
Rep.Seth.Berglee@mt.gov,
Rep.Laurie.Bishop@mt.gov,
randybrodehl57@gmail.com,
Rep.Bob.Brown@mt.gov,
brownformontana@gmail.com,
Rep.Tom.Burnett@mt.gov,
Rep.Rob.Cook@mt.gov,
vcourtforlegislature@yahoo.com,
Rep.Mike.Cuffe@mt.gov,
Rep.Willis.Curdy@mt.gov,
Amanda@amandaformontana.com,
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alandoane@midrivers.com,
kimberly.dudik@gmail.com,
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jessmann@mt.gov,
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JohnFlemingStIgnatius@gmail.com,
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edgreef@hotmail.com,
rep.bruce.grubbs@mt.gov,
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greghertz11@gmail.com,
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Mikeformontana@gmail.com,
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donjonesmt2@gmail.com,
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austinforhouse@yahoo.com,
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kelly@bigskytech.net,
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marknolandhd10@gmail.com,
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Atomicrosie@gmail.com,
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 Rep.Brad.Tschida@mt.gov,
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