House Bill 496 amends existing laws regarding the retrocession of jurisdiction over federal lands in Montana, specifically expanding the types of federal lands for which the state can accept jurisdiction. The bill adds provisions for the acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands used for military purposes, in addition to those used for national park purposes. The governor is granted the authority to accept retrocession of jurisdiction from the United States, either partially or wholly.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for filing the acceptance of jurisdiction. It clarifies that when the state receives notification from the U.S. government regarding the relinquishment of jurisdiction over certain federal lands, the governor may accept this relinquishment. The language has been updated to specify that the retrocession of jurisdiction becomes effective upon the filing of the acceptance with the secretary of state of Montana, rather than upon a previously stated condition.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1(1): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1(2): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1(3): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1(4): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1(5): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_1: 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(1): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(10): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(2): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(3): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(4): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(5): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(6): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(7): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(8): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X(9): 2-1-215, 2-1-216
HB0496_X: 2-1-215, 2-1-216