b"2025 State Report The winners of this year's TRAP SHOOTING were:Mens 1st place team - Alan Ankrum andLouie SuteyMens High over all- Allan KappWomens High over all - Kaleigh Brewer The WINNERS of the 2025 MPMCSA golf tournament were:couldnt be more proud to support the next generation of leaders in Ron Serpe, Charlie Staus, Michael Staus, and Chad Long.our industry family. It was the perfect way to close out a meaning-Hole prize winners for Longest Drive - Brett Currin ful and memorable day.Shittiest Drive - Amie BerryWhile the legislature officially wrapped up its 69th session at the end of April, the work is far from over. Interim committees Longest Putt - Roger Schmechelkicked off in June, and well be keeping a close eye on several Closest to the Pin - Dennis Franks key meetings throughout the summer and into the fall. These sessions are where the groundwork We had a great line up of speakers for the conference on Wednes- gets laid for future legislation, and day. On the legislative front, Terry Wadsworth and John Monahanwe plan to stay engaged every step gave us an inside look at the steps that brought SB 315 acrossof the way. Meanwhile, Governor the finish line. The bill now secures $2,000 every three yearsGianforte kept the veto stamp busy for registered tank owners to spend on preventative mainte- in May and June, nixing a notable nancea win for safety, compliance, and peace of mind. Sonjanumber of bills that had made it Nowakowski, Director of the Montana Department of Environ- through the full legislative process. mental Quality provided an overview of the collaborative workA common thread among many of between our association, stakeholders and the department duringthe vetoed bills? Fiscal notes. The the session, including three key bills. She also spent some timegovernor raised concerns about sharing a forward-looking vision for the agency. Eric Copeland,the cost implications, especially Bureau Chief of Weights and Measures, walked us through howin light of the fact that the budget redirected funding from the 2023 legislative session has im- passed by the legislature wasnt proved equipment and processes across the board, raising the barfully balanced, something the Montana Constitution requires. Its for service to owners, operators, and the public. Alec Acevedo,a reminder that even after the gavel drops, the policy and budget Sales Representative from Federated brought us back through 40conversations are still very much in motion.years of partnership with MPMCSA and highlighted the valuableFortunately, none of the programs still going strong today. Rounding it out, Montana In- bills we supported landed surance Commissioner Jim Brown joined us with updates on hison the chopping block, offices priorities. Among several initiatives, he noted increasedwhich is a testament to the scrutiny on Bitcoin machines, which continue to surface inthoughtful work and col-fraud cases around the state. We wrapped up the evening with alaboration that went into fantastic dinner andthem. While the governor an energetic roundexercised his veto power of silent and livefreely, our key priorities auctions that keptmade it through intact, the crowd engagedproof that showing up, and bidding. One ofspeaking out, and staying the highlights of theengaged throughout the night was announc- session really does pay off.ing this years scholarship recipi-ent, Kazee TrowerBrad Longcake, of Scobey. KazeesMPMCSA Executive father works withDirectorPRO Co-op, and weSWPMA News / Summer 202535"