Establish a Montana municipal swimming pool rehabilitation pilot program

2025 Regular Session

Establishes a Montana municipal pool rehabilitation pilot program to help cities and counties plan, finance, and implement pool upgrades.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 3342 – Establish a Montana municipal swimming pool rehabilitation pilot program

Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
Introduced: December 14, 2024
Latest Legislative Action: Draft Died in Process on May 27, 2025; Drafter Assigned on December 14, 2024

Overview

LC 3342 is a Montana bill titled “Establish a Montana municipal swimming pool rehabilitation pilot program.” The bill’s subject matter falls under Local Government, Cities and Towns, Counties, and Recreation/Parks/Sports. As of the available information, the draft was assigned to a drafter on December 14, 2024 and subsequently died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance toward enactment.

Purpose and intent

The title indicates the bill’s aim to create a pilot program focused on rehabilitating municipal swimming pools in Montana.

While the exact statutory language is not provided here, the program would presumably be designed to assist municipalities in evaluating, planning, financing, or implementing pool rehabilitation projects (e.g., aging pool infrastructure, accessibility upgrades, energy and water efficiency improvements, safety upgrades).

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

Specific provisions, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, oversight, reporting requirements, and program duration are not included in the information provided.

As drafted, details such as the administering agency, grant or loan structure, geographic scope (which cities/counties would participate), application processes, and performance metrics are not confirmed in this summary.

Affected entities

Municipalities and local governments in Montana (cities, towns, and counties) that operate or rely on public swimming pools.

Potentially local recreation departments, parks and recreation commissions, and related municipal governing bodies.

The bill would likely influence capital planning, budgeting, and intergovernmental cooperation related to pool rehabilitation projects.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduced: December 14, 2024 (Drafter Assigned on the same date).

Status: Draft Died in Process as of May 27, 2025 (no further action indicated).

Implication: The bill did not advance through the legislative process in its current form; there is no enacted text to implement.

Potential impact if revived

If revived, the program could provide a framework for evaluating pool rehabilitation needs, potential funding sources (grants/loans), and timelines for pilot projects.

Could influence capital outlay decisions, local bond considerations, and collaboration among municipalities.

Would likely necessitate reporting to demonstrate outcomes such as cost savings, enhanced accessibility, and community impact.

Notes for readers

No enacted text is available here; the summary reflects information publicly provided about the bill’s title, scope, and status.

For current status or full text, check the Montana Legislature’s LC/Draft repository or related official updates.