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HJ 12MONTANASession 2025State Billpassed chamber
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Montana Legislature requests Congress to eliminate all federal electric vehicle purchase mandates

Original title: Resolution regarding electric vehicles

Last action · May 22, 2025: (S) Died in CommitteeSponsor: Randyn Gregg

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What This Bill Would Do

The Montana Legislature passed a asking the United States Congress to remove any federal mandates requiring the purchase of electric vehicles, while thanking the federal administration for actions to eliminate such rules.

Why it matters

The measure expresses the official stance of the state legislature on federal vehicle policies, affecting how federal mandates are viewed and lobbied against without altering state laws directly or appropriating funds.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Montanans

Residents retain the expression of legislative support for freedom to choose between gas-powered and electric vehicles.

Key Facts

  • The Montana Legislature requests the United States Congress to eliminate all electric vehicle purchase mandates.
  • The resolution thanks the federal administration for actions taken to eliminate electric vehicle mandates.
  • The legislature asserts that electric vehicle ranges fall between 110 and 300 miles and can lose up to 40% of their range in cold weather.
  • The text states that electric charging stations are intermittent across Montana and mostly located within city limits or urban areas.
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  • The resolution notes that Montana's backroads and gravel roads often require four-wheel drive or all-terrain capabilities that current electric vehicles struggle to provide.
  • The measure directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leaders, and members of the Montana Congressional Delegation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution ban electric vehicles in Montana?
No. The measure is a non-binding resolution that asks the U.S. Congress to remove federal electric vehicle purchase mandates and expresses support for consumer choice.
What reasons does the legislature give against electric vehicles in Montana?
The text cites limited vehicle ranges, cold weather battery loss of up to 40%, intermittent rural charging stations, lack of all-terrain capabilities for rough roads, and lower payload or hauling capacity.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

27 actions
  1. May 22, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Died in Committee
  2. Apr 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  3. Mar 31, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  4. Mar 26, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  5. Mar 26, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  6. Mar 25, 2025House
    (H) Transmitted to Senate
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  1. Mar 25, 2025House
    (H) 3rd Reading
  2. Mar 25, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  3. Mar 24, 2025House
    (H) 2nd Reading
  4. Mar 24, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  5. Feb 13, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  6. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  7. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  8. Feb 6, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  9. Feb 3, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  10. Feb 3, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  11. Jan 31, 2025HouseIntroduced
    (H) Introduced
  12. Jan 30, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  13. Jan 29, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  14. Jan 29, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  15. Jan 28, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  16. Jan 23, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  17. Jan 22, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  18. Jan 22, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  19. Jan 15, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Taken Off Hold
  20. Jan 15, 2025House
    (LC) Draft On Hold
  21. Dec 14, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Randyn GreggHouse · District 78RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

United States Congress, Donald Trump, Secretary of State and 2 more
OrganizationUnited States Congress“Body requested to remove electric vehicle purchase requirements”Map →
PersonDonald Trump“President who signed an executive order to eliminate the Electric Vehicle mandat”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“Directed to send copies of the resolution to federal officials”Map →
PersonJoe Biden“President who signed an executive order establishing an Electric Vehicle mandate”Map →
locationMontana“State whose legislature passed the resolution”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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  • Controversy60
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