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Conflicting language in bills, possible federal consequences concern Montana Meat Processors
Colter Brown, Northern Ag NetworkFebruary 22, 2021Agriculture News
HELENA, MT – House Bill 336 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives in partnership with other states to create an Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking Compact. The purpose is to streamline interstate livestock commerce by removing state barriers and agreeing to meet federal regulations.
“Montana and other ag producing states have a long history of working together to meet the demands of our consumers,” Montana Speaker of the House Wylie Galt (R-Martinsdale) said Wednesday. “As state leaders, it is our job to remove barriers to commerce between our states. We believe this compact will mutually benefit our ag economies and increase consumer access to locally raised meat products.”
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Gianforte to End Statewide Mask Mandate on Friday
At a bill signing ceremony in Helena on Wednesday, Governor Greg Gianforte stated that he would lift the statewide mask mandate as of Friday.
In addition to increasing numbers of Montanans being vaccinated, the Governor had just signed Senate Bill 65 into law, the bill that provides protections for businesses, nonprofits and churches from lawsuits as long as they provide common sense protections against the spread of Coronavirus.
“First, we need to start getting the vaccine to our most vulnerable,” said Gianforte. “We have done that. Second, we need to protect businesses, nonprofits, places of worship and health care providers from lawsuits. We have done that too. As a result, I will provide a directive on Friday morning that will allow the existing statewide mask mandate to expire.”