Water Webinar Series: Water Policy and the 2027 Legislative Session
November 4 at 7:00 p.m.
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will host a four-part webinar series this fall focused on Montana water law, water right administration, and the water policy issues expected to shape the 2027 Montana Legislative Session.
The final webinar will look ahead to the 2027 Montana Legislative Session and the key water policy issues expected to be considered by the Montana Legislature. The discussion will explore proposed changes to Montana’s water laws, potential impacts on water rights and agricultural producers, and the policy discussions shaping the upcoming session. Participants will gain a better understanding of the legislative process, key water policy proposals, and ways to stay informed and engaged as the session approaches.
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Abby Brown, Attorney at Law, Parsons Behle and Latimer PC
Abby is a member of Parsons Behle & Latimer’s environmental and natural resources team and the firm’s water law and real estate practice groups. She has more than a decade of experience representing a diverse range of water users, from small individual family farms to large irrigation districts, in water law and real property matters. Abby holds an L.L.M. in Water and Environmental Law from McGeorge School of Law, where she focused on contemporary water law and environmental issues facing the greater Intermountain West region.
In her water law practice, Abby represents water users through all stages of water rights adjudication proceedings in the Montana Water Court, water rights distribution and enforcement conflicts in state district courts and administrative permitting in state agencies.
Abby also concentrates her practice on real estate transactions, including water rights and real property due diligence investigations. Abby has particular experience with large-scale ranch transactions.
Raylee Honeycutt, MSGA Executive Vice President
As a recognized leader in building coalitions, driving innovation, advocating on behalf of her members, and crafting engaging strategies that drives results in the natural resources, livestock, and agricultural industries, Raylee Honeycutt focuses on building strong organizations on a local, state and national level, as well as providing a strong presence on issues at the Montana Legislature. She leads organizations through strategic planning, benchmarking, engaging membership, and fostering strategic partnerships.
As Executive Vice President, Raylee focuses her efforts to ensure Montana cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, and a sustainable way of life for generations to come. This is done by creating a favorable business climate for her members. Legislative areas of focus include agency oversight, environmental regulation, taxation, water policy, private property rights, and the protection of multiple-use on public lands. She understands the importance of strategic collaborations and serves on the Montana Agriculture Coalition, Senior Water Rights Coalition, DNRC’s Comprehensive Water Review Task Force, Treasure State Resources Association, FWP’s Hunter Ethics Working Group, and a variety of Public Lands Council national committees.
