The bill proposes the transfer of $10 million from the general fund to the Noxious Weed Management Trust Fund, as mandated by Article IX, section 6, of the Montana Constitution. It amends Section 80-7-811 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that any funds transferred or deposited into the trust fund will be considered part of the trust corpus. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with administering the trust fund in accordance with the relevant laws.

Additionally, the bill establishes a deadline for the fund transfer, requiring the state treasurer to complete the transfer by June 30, 2025. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
SB0167_2(1): 80-7-811
SB0167_2(2): 80-7-811
SB0167_2(3): 80-7-811
SB0167_2: 80-7-811