SB81

Revise lease of state lands for underground gas storage

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB81 revises rules for leasing state lands for underground gas storage.

Montana SB81 revises the rules for leasing state lands for underground gas storage. The bill defines "gas or liquified gas" and authorizes the board to lease state lands to qualified entities for gas storage. It sets conditions for the lease, including a bond requirement to protect the state against loss. The bill also mandates that lessees take precautions to prevent waste and protect oil or gas deposits.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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27 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading