House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the establishment of a Montana trade office in Israel, aimed at enhancing trade and tourism between the two regions. The bill mandates the Department of Commerce to create and staff this office, which will focus on promoting cultural, diplomatic, and economic ties, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and educational exchanges. The trade office is intended solely for promotional purposes and will not interfere with interstate or international commerce.

To support the establishment of this trade office, the bill includes an appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. This funding is designed to be part of the ongoing budget until June 30, 2033, at which point it will be removed from the base budget. The bill also includes provisions for codification into Title 90 of the Montana Code and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, with a termination date of June 30, 2033.