HB935

Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB935 suspends new groundwater appropriations in the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer and funds a feasibility study.

Montana HB935 allows the department to suspend or close new groundwater appropriations in the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer if the proposed appropriation is 3,000 gallons a minute or more. The bill also appropriates $5,000 for a feasibility study on groundwater availability in specific administrative boundaries. The act is effective immediately upon passage and will terminate on June 30, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

100 Yea

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor