HB8

Renewable resource bonds and loans

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Montana HB8 approves renewable resource projects and authorizes loans for water infrastructure improvements.

Montana HB8 authorizes the issuance of coal severance tax bonds to finance specific renewable resource projects. The bill allocates funds for the rehabilitation of irrigation district infrastructure, including the Kinsey Irrigation District, Zurich Irrigation District, and others. It also reauthorizes projects that did not complete requirements in time. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is authorized to make loans to political subdivisions and local governments for these projects.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President