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SR 111MONTANASession 2025State Billsigned

Enacted

Montana Senate honors 85 years of smokejumper service and history

Original title: Senate resolution recognizing the service of 85 years of smoke jumpers

Last action · April 30, 2025: (S) Filed with Secretary of StateSponsor: Willis Curdy

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What This Bill Does

The Montana Senate officially recognizes the 85th anniversary of and their contributions to the state and nation.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary status of the organization; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

smokejumpers

Receive official legislative recognition from the Montana Senate for their service.

Directly affected

National Smokejumper Association

Receives a formal copy of the resolution sent by the Secretary of State.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SR 111 do?

It officially recognizes the 85 years of service provided by in Montana and across the nation.

Who receives a copy of this resolution?

The Secretary of State sends a copy of the resolution to the National Smokejumper Association.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

22 actions

Apr 30, 2025Senate
(S) Filed with Secretary of State
Apr 29, 2025Senate
(S) Signed by President
Apr 29, 2025Senate
(S) Returned from Enrolling
Apr 25, 2025Senate
(S) 2nd Reading
Apr 25, 2025Senate
(S) Sent to Enrolling
Apr 25, 2025Senate
(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

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Apr 24, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Report
Apr 23, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Executive Action
Apr 18, 2025Senate
(S) Hearing
Apr 18, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Referred to Committee
Apr 18, 2025Senate
(S) 1st Reading
Apr 17, 2025House
(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
Apr 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
(S) Introduced
Mar 31, 2025House
(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
Mar 31, 2025House
(LC) Draft in Assembly
Mar 31, 2025House
(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
Mar 30, 2025House
(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
Mar 26, 2025House
(LC) Draft in Edit
Mar 25, 2025House
(LC) Draft in Legal Review
Mar 25, 2025House
(LC) Draft Taken Off Hold
Nov 29, 2024House
(LC) Draft On Hold
Nov 29, 2024House
(LC) Drafter Assigned

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Connected Entities

National Smokejumper Association, Montana

OrganizationNational Smokejumper Association“Organization dedicated to preserving smokejumper history”Map →

locationMontana“State recognizing smokejumpers”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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