HB270

Revise remedies to MEPA

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Montana HB270 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) to modify the environmental review process and remedies.

Montana HB270 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) to modify the environmental review process and remedies. The bill changes the criteria for environmental reviews, including the evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts. It also alters the time limits for completing environmental reviews and the process for challenging agency decisions. Additionally, the bill modifies the procedures for requesting reviews and the conditions under which agencies can extend review periods.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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33 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 29, 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

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor