SB221

Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act

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Montana SB221 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act to include greenhouse gas assessments for certain state actions.

Montana SB221 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) to mandate greenhouse gas assessments for state actions involving fossil fuel activities. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Quality to develop guidance for state agencies on when such assessments are necessary. It also codifies definitions related to environmental reviews and greenhouse gas emissions. The act aims to ensure that state agencies consider greenhouse gas impacts in their environmental reviews while clarifying that MEPA does not grant agencies authority to regulate greenhouse gases.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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35 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor