HB699

Revise review panel for tailings plans

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Montana HB699 revises laws related to the metal mine tailings impoundment panel, including membership, qualifications, and duties of an independent.

Montana HB699 amends laws related to the metal mine tailings impoundment panel, focusing on the membership, qualifications, and duties of an independent review panel for a metal mine tailings impoundment plan. The bill revises definitions, panel member qualifications, and duties, including the requirement for the panel to review design documents and provide written reports. It also outlines the process for issuing operating permits, including inspections, modifications, and the role of the engineer of record.

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Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 2, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President