SB520

Revise laws regarding mining leases on state lands

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB520 revises laws on mining leases on state lands, including lease terms and public inspection rights.

Montana SB520 revises laws regarding mining leases on state lands. It mandates that mining leases for metalliferous minerals or gems must be for a primary term of at least 10 years and can be extended if nonmetallic minerals are produced in commercial quantities. The bill also allows the board to modify lease terms and conditions or extend lease terms by agreement with the permittee or lessee.

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Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker