HB55

Revising public utility resource planning laws

Complete·5/12/25

Montana HB55 revises public utility resource planning laws, establishing an integrated resource planning and acquisition program within the Public.

Montana HB55 revises public utility resource planning laws by establishing an integrated resource planning and acquisition program within the Public Service Commission. The bill mandates that public utilities prepare and file integrated least-cost plans every three years, detailing cost-effective means to meet customer service requirements. It requires utilities to hold public meetings and solicit bids for energy and capacity resources through a competitive solicitation process.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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35 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor