HB70

Study of wildland firefighting

Complete·5/8/25

Montana HB70 mandates a study on wildland firefighting operations, methods, and costs in Montana.

Montana HB70 requires the environmental quality council to conduct a comprehensive study on wildland firefighting operations, methods, and costs in Montana. The study will examine firefighting operations, resource efficiency, private land impacts, and forest management policies. The council must report findings and recommendations to the 70th legislature by September 15, 2026. The bill allocates $50,000 from the general fund for the study, with provisions for contingent voidness if the appropriation is not included or is vetoed.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 22, 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