HJ62

Study resolution on wildfire safety

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Montana HJ62 requests a study on wildfire prevention and resilience to improve public safety and reduce wildfire impacts.

Montana HJ62 calls for a study on wildfire prevention and resilience, focusing on the economic, social, and ecological costs of wildfires in the wildland-urban interface. The study will examine the effectiveness of current policies, barriers to their adoption, and innovative land management concepts. It will also explore solutions to improve housing affordability by reducing insurance premiums and the potential for community-scale risk reduction. The study aims to be completed by September 15, 2026, and reported to the 70th Legislature.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Apr 16, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President

May 6, 2025

House

(H) Filed with Secretary of State

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker