HB130

Revise state wildland fire policy and funding

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Montana HB130 revises state wildland fire policy and funding, emphasizing public safety and minimizing wildfire-related losses.

Montana HB130 amends the state's wildland fire policy to prioritize public and firefighter safety, minimize property loss, and reduce taxpayer expense. It emphasizes the importance of interagency cooperation, fire prevention, and hazard reduction. The bill also mandates that all property in Montana receive wildfire protection from a recognized entity and allows the state to bill federal agencies for suppression costs incurred within 5 miles of state or county wildland fire protection areas.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 15, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President