SB340

Generally revise laws relating to challenges brought under MEPA

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB340 revises laws on challenging agency decisions under the Montana Environmental Protection Act.

Montana SB340 generally revises laws relating to challenges brought under the Montana Environmental Protection Act (MEPA). It establishes an additional court fee for filing a challenge, requires expedited agency action after a court remand, limits subsequent challenges to new issues, requires plaintiffs to pay costs associated with record preparation by an agency, and prohibits the awarding of fees and costs. The bill also amends the Montana Environmental Policy Act to include provisions on environmental reviews, agency decisions, and judicial review processes.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Judiciary--To Table

8 Yea

DRDRDRRR

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed