Legislative Laws and Regulations

Members of the MWCA Public Policy Committee include:
MWCA Executive Director, Becky Kington — mwca@mtweed.org.
Committee Chair Pam Converse — weeds@ponderacounty.org
Committee Members: Pam Converse, Amy Adler, Amber Burch, Jill Allen, Jessica Bushnell, Dave Burch, Christian Lehnert, Jimmy Racine, Jasmine Chaffee and Erik Waldemar. 

As MWCA does not have a lobbyist, we appreciate any vigilant weed managers who would let the Public Policy Committee and/or MWCA staff know of legislation that may affect weed managers. That being said, MWCA’s Public Policy Committee is watching over bills that may impact noxious weed management. For current MWCA updates regarding bills and legislation, please visit the post under the “news” section. 

For information about the Montana Legislature including schedules, looking up bills, and finding representatives and senators, please visit www.leg.mt.gov

For more information about noxious weeds and their laws in Montana, please visit the Montana Department of Agriculture. The Department’s Noxious Weed Programs offer resources and assistance with the management of state- and county-listed noxious weeds.

• • 2019 Noxious Weed List
  • The Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program
  • MT Noxious Weed Management Plan – Updated 2017
  • County Weed Act
  • MWCA 2025 Public Policies
  • June 2025 Legislative update:The noxious weed trust fund bill SB 167 (add $10 million to account) that was sent to the Governor was vetoed.  There was a poll to try and over turn the veto but ultimately it failed. 

    HB 932 that took marijuana money and added it to the WHIP account among other things was signed by the governor.  SB 537 which was almost identical to HB 932 was vetoed as well.