HB717

Revise transfer of mining operator to successor

Complete·5/8/25

Montana HB717 revises the transfer of mining operations to successor operators.

Montana HB717 revises the transfer of mining operations to successor operators by amending sections 82-4-340 and 82-4-341 of the Montana Code Annotated. The bill allows the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to hold a mining permit suspended for up to five years if mining is not complete. The department may use forfeited bond proceeds for maintenance, monitoring, and actions required by the permit, or to abate imminent danger to public health, public safety, or the environment.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

9:00 AM

House Natural Resources 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