This bill, requested by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, aims to revise the appropriation language for the Blackfeet Tribe Water Rights Compact Mitigation Account. It includes a revised statutory appropriation to ensure that the funding aligns with the needs of the Blackfeet Tribe in relation to their water rights.

The bill specifically amends Section 85-20-1504 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. The effective date of the bill is also provided, ensuring that the new provisions will be implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB0141_1.pdf: 85-20-1504
Introduced: 85-20-1504