Montana State Legislature

Meeting Materials

Materials for the August meeting will be posted in early August.

July 19, 2022 meeting materials

Agenda

HJ48 Stakeholder Panel

• Stakeholder Discussion Questions: 
  • Department of Corrections
    • 7/15/22: DOC Response
  • Department of Justice / Law Enforcement
  • Department of Labor & Industry
    • 7/15/22: DLI Response

Administrative Rule Review

• Memo: July Rule Review
• Cannabis Control Division Rule Notices:
  • 42-1058pro - pertaining to the creation of additional canopy license tiers for marijuana cultivators
  • 42-1059pro - pertaining to the authorization of marijuana dispensary customer loyalty programs
• Department of Labor & Industry:
  • 6/23/22: ​​​​​​EAIC ​Formal Objection Letter
  • 7/1/22: Response from DLI
• Department of Revenue:
  • 6/17/22: Initial Response from DOR
  • ​​​​​​​6/17/22: EAIC Formal Objection Letter
  • 7/7/22: Response to EAIC Letter

​​​​​​​SJ31 Work Session

• Draft Bill (Version 2): PD0001 
• July 2022: Definition of Hemp
• July 2022 Catch-All Penalty Provision
  • 7/15/22: Memo from DOJ re: Catch-All Analysis
• Fee Structure for Manufacturers
• Presentation by DOR: Concentrate Retail Price Study

Agency Legislation Proposals

• LSD Memo: Interim Committee Review of Agency Bills
• State Auditor's Office: Proposed Legislation

Miscellaneous

• LSD Memo: Agency Reports 

Public Participation

The public may watch Economic Affairs Interim Committee meetings online and attend in person at the Capitol. Public comment is part of each Committee meeting. As a member of the public, you may:

• Testify virtually or in person at the Capitol
• Email the Committee
• Mail the Committee:
  Economic Affairs Interim Committee
  PO Box 201706
  Helena, MT 59620

Public comment is public record. Public testimony (virtually or in person) is recorded, archived, and available on the internet. Written comment (submitted online or through mail) is archived and may be requested at any time. The presiding officer may limit the time of public testimony to ensure all may testify; you are welcome to submit written testimony in addition to your testimony.