HB291

Revise laws related to air quality standards

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Montana HB291 revises air quality standards and local air pollution control programs.

Montana HB291 revises laws related to air quality standards and local air pollution control programs. The bill allows the Department of Environmental Quality to set emission levels and establish air pollution control programs in cooperation with municipalities or counties. Local programs must provide procedures for public notice, hearing, comment, and appeal for proposed rules or ordinances. The bill also outlines the conditions under which local programs can adopt more stringent air quality standards than state or federal regulations. The act is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 31, 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