Two bills seeking to reallocate the recreational marijuana taxes the state collects are bound for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. Senate Bill 537, described by its sponsor as a “cops and conservation bill,” cleared its final legislative vote Tuesday, April 29, garnering support from three-quarters of state lawmakers. The following day, House Bill 932, which addresses only the conservation

Landowners looking to build a private pond or renew their pond license will see an increase in fees after new legislation was signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte. House Bill 74, raises the cost of the application fee from $10 to $600, the renewal fee from $10 to $250 and requires a transfer fee of $250. The new licenses are good for 10 years, and the term of the license remains if the license is