SB168

Revise laws related to lakeshore protection

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Montana SB168 revises lakeshore protection laws, setting a statute of limitations for enforcement actions and exempting minor modifications from.

Montana SB168 revises lakeshore protection laws by establishing a statute of limitations for enforcement actions against property owners or contractors for violating lakeshore regulations. The statute of limitations is set at two years from the completion of construction or the issuance of the permit, whichever is later. The bill also exempts minor ongoing maintenance, remodeling, or modifications from future permitting, provided these changes cost less than $10,000 over a five-year period.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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35 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

Jan 29, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker