HB716

Generally revise qualifications for county water and sewer board of directors

Complete·5/8/25

Montana HB716 revises qualifications for county water and sewer board of directors.

Montana HB716 amends the qualifications for individuals eligible for election or appointment to a county water and sewer board of directors. To qualify, a person must be a registered voter, at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the district or an owner of real property in the district who is a resident of Montana. Nonvoting ex officio members can reside outside the district and do not need to own property. Municipal appointees must have knowledge of the municipal water system. The act is effective upon passage and approval.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

DRRRRRDDRRDDRRDDDRRRDDRRRRDRRDRDRRRDRDDRRRRRRRDR

0 Nay

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

2:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President