HB764

Revise public transit laws

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Montana HB764 revises public transit laws, allowing county commissioners to petition for urban transportation districts and expanding municipal bus.

Montana HB764 revises public transit laws by allowing county commissioners to petition for the creation or expansion of urban transportation districts. The bill also permits municipal bus service to extend up to 8 miles beyond city or town limits if funded by external sources or interlocal agreements. Additionally, it modifies the process for petitioning to create or enlarge transportation districts and sets a 20% signature requirement for electors. The bill also addresses the levying of taxes for bus service contracts and the operation of municipal buslines.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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18 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 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