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 It aims to streamline the regulatory framework by repealing outdated sections and definitions related to the committee, including its advisory duties and certification processes for alfalfa leaf-cutting bees. The bill also mandates the Department of Agriculture to hold a public meeting every two years regarding the continuation of the alfalfa seed assessment, thereby enhancing transparency and public engagement.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including the definitions of key terms and the establishment of a laboratory for analytical services under the Department of Agriculture. It repeals multiple sections that pertain to the committee's operations and responsibilities, effectively consolidating authority within the Department. The effective date for most provisions is set for July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective a year later.

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(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: 80-6-1102, 80-6-1106, 80-6-1109, 80-6-1111