HB229

Generally revise Montana environmental policy act to Implement court decision

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB229 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act to implement a court decision, eliminate the prohibition on evaluating greenhouse gas.

Montana HB229 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act to implement a court decision, eliminate the prohibition on evaluating greenhouse gas emissions, and amend relevant sections. The bill mandates that environmental reviews include an evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions if conducted jointly with a federal agency or if the federal Clean Air Act is amended to regulate carbon dioxide. It also modifies the criteria for judicial review, allowing courts to consider new evidence if it meets specific criteria.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Natural Resources--To Table

10 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 24, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 7, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Natural Resources