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SB 71MONTANASession 2025State BillSigned into law

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Montana Extends Natural Resources Operations Account and General Fund Transfer Until 2029

Original title: Revise natural resource operations fee policy laws

Last action · May 13, 2025: Chapter Number AssignedSponsor: Josh Kassmier

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What This Bill Does

Montana extends the termination date for revisions to the Natural Resources Operations and to June 30, 2029, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Extends the legal authorization and revenue mechanisms governing state natural resource funds and s for four additional years.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

Department of Environmental Quality

The department maintains its operational revenue account mechanisms and fund transfer authorities under the extended statutory timeline.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new expiration date for the natural resources operations account revisions?

The new termination date is June 30, 2029.

When does this law take effect?

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

51 actions

May 13, 2025Senate
Chapter Number Assigned
May 8, 2025SenateEnrolled
(S) Signed by Governor
Apr 30, 2025Senate
(S) Transmitted to Governor
Apr 29, 2025House
(H) Signed by Speaker
Apr 27, 2025Senate
(S) Signed by President
Apr 24, 2025Senate
(S) Returned from Enrolling

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Apr 22, 2025Senate
(S) Sent to Enrolling
Apr 22, 2025House
(H) 3rd Reading
Apr 22, 2025House
(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
Apr 18, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Committee Report
Apr 18, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Committee Executive Action
Apr 17, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Tabled in Committee
Apr 17, 2025House
(H) Hearing
Apr 17, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Rereferred to Committee
Apr 17, 2025House
(H) 2nd Reading
Apr 17, 2025House
(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
Apr 15, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Committee Report
Apr 14, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Committee Executive Action
Apr 9, 2025House
(H) Hearing
Apr 7, 2025House
(H) 1st Reading
Apr 7, 2025HouseCommittee
(H) Referred to Committee
Apr 4, 2025Senate
(S) Transmitted to House
Apr 4, 2025Senate
(S) 3rd Reading
Apr 4, 2025Senate
(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
Apr 3, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Report
Apr 3, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Executive Action
Apr 2, 2025Senate
(S) Hearing
Apr 2, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Rereferred to Committee
Apr 2, 2025Senate
(S) 2nd Reading
Apr 2, 2025Senate
(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
Mar 24, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Report
Mar 21, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Committee Executive Action
Jan 29, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Tabled in Committee
Jan 23, 2025Senate
(S) Fiscal Note Printed
Jan 23, 2025Senate
(S) Fiscal Note Signed
Jan 22, 2025Senate
(S) Fiscal Note Received
Jan 16, 2025Senate
(S) Fiscal Note Requested
Jan 10, 2025Senate
(S) Hearing
Jan 7, 2025SenateCommittee
(S) Referred to Committee
Jan 6, 2025Senate
(S) 1st Reading
Dec 27, 2024SenateIntroduced
(S) Introduced
Dec 27, 2024House
(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
Dec 5, 2024House
(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
Dec 4, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Assembly
Dec 3, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
Dec 2, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
Nov 26, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Edit
Nov 25, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Legal Review
Nov 25, 2024House
(LC) Drafter Assigned
Nov 25, 2024House
(LC) Draft in Legal Review
Oct 9, 2024House
(LC) Drafter Assigned

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Natural Resources Operations State Special Revenue Account, Department of Environmental Quality

OrganizationNatural Resources Operations State Special Revenue Account“Special revenue account subject to extended termination date revisions”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Environmental Quality“Requested the introduction of Senate Bill 71”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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Controversy10
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