The proposed bill establishes a program aimed at improving wildlife habitat on state lands in Montana. It directs the department, in collaboration with lessees of state lands and the department of natural resources and conservation, to create a grant program that solicits projects for habitat enhancement. Eligible applicants for these grants include lessees, permittees, non-governmental organizations, and state agencies. The bill outlines the requirements for grant applications, which must detail the project description, location, estimated costs, and benefits to wildlife, as well as secure the concurrence of the lessee and the department of natural resources and conservation.

Additionally, the bill specifies that approved projects must be funded through designated accounts related to wildlife habitat improvement. It mandates the department to report to the legislature on the projects funded under this program. The bill also includes a codification instruction to integrate this new section into existing law and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2025.