House Bill No. introduced by P. Fielder, at the request of the Environmental Quality Council, seeks to revise the definition of "upland game birds" within Montana law. The bill amends Sections 87-2-101 and 87-6-101 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include California quail and Gambel's quail as part of the upland game birds category. The current definition of upland game birds will be updated to reflect these additions, while also removing the mention of chukar partridge.

Additionally, the bill establishes a delayed effective date, stating that the act will come into effect on March 1, 2026. This allows for a transition period before the new definitions are enforced, ensuring that stakeholders have adequate time to adjust to the changes in the law regarding upland game birds.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(1): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(2): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(3): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(4): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(5): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(6): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(7): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(8): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1(9): 87-2-101, 87-6-101
HB0057_1: 87-2-101, 87-6-101