HB871

Revise requirements to connect to municipal water/sewer system

Failed·5/20/25

Montana HB871 prohibits municipalities from requiring zoning changes for land outside city limits to connect to municipal water or sewer systems.

Montana HB871 amends the state's Municipal Water and Sewer Services Act to prohibit city councils from requiring a zoning change for a parcel of land outside the city limits to connect to a municipal water or sewer system. The bill also appropriates $1,000 from the general fund to the municipality for updating documents related to municipal water and sewer systems. This act is effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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52 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Appropriation Bill Transmittal

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading