HB52

Generally revising administrative procedure laws relating to agency deference

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB52 revises the Montana Administrative Procedure Act to limit agency deference in rule interpretation and emergency rule adoption.

Montana HB52 amends the Montana Administrative Procedure Act to restrict agencies' ability to adopt emergency rules without prior notice or hearings, except in cases of imminent peril to public health, safety, or welfare. The bill mandates that agencies provide special notice to the appropriate committee and staff, detailing the reasons for the emergency, the proposed rule's changes, and the estimated adoption date.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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63 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 15, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 3, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading