Montana SenateHB 283
Revise laws for hunting licenses lotteries
Passed 8–4Party-line
What it does: On the version voted Apr 14, 2025: Lets the Fish and Wildlife Commission issue its one annual male mountain sheep license and one Shiras moose license by lottery as well as by auction. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: to_table
A yes vote tabled House Bill 283 in the Senate Fish and Game committee, which sets the bill aside so it does not advance unless the committee later takes it off the table. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 8 · No 4 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Republicans | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (12)
Yes 8
No 4
- Laura SmithD40
- Pat FlowersD31
- Sara NovakD36
- Shane MorigeauD50
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.