The bill proposes significant revisions to the Alfalfa Seed Industry Act by eliminating the Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee and transferring certain responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture. It aims to streamline the regulatory framework by repealing outdated sections and definitions related to the committee, including its advisory duties and certification processes. The bill also mandates the Department of Agriculture to hold a public meeting every two years regarding the continuation of the alfalfa seed assessment, which is a fee imposed on alfalfa seed producers.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including updates to definitions and the establishment of a laboratory for analytical services under the Department of Agriculture. It repeals multiple sections that pertain to the committee's functions and responsibilities, thereby consolidating authority within the Department. The effective date for most provisions is set for July 1, 2025, while specific sections will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(1): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(10): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(2): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(3): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(4): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(5): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(6): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(7): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(8): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1(9): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_1: 80-6-1102, 80-6-1103, 80-6-1105, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1108, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1110, 80-6-1111, 80-6-1112, 80-11-303, 80-11-304, 80-11-307, 80-11-309, 80-11-310
HB0171_2(14): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_2(15): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_2(16): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_2(17): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_2(18): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_2(19): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(1): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(10): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(11): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(12): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(13): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(14): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(2): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(3): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(4): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(5): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(6): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(7): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(8): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X(9): 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111
HB0171_X: 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111