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LC 971

Generally revise Montana environmental policy act laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 971 would broadly revise Montana environmental policy act laws, but no bill text exists yet, so its exact changes and real-world impact remain unknown.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 971

Summary: LC 971 — Generally revise Montana environmental policy act laws

Basic bill information

  • Bill Number: LC 971
  • Title: Generally revise Montana environmental policy act laws
  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (as of May 23, 2025)
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Environmental Protection

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, LC 971 is framed as a broad revision of Montana environmental policy act laws. The available record does not provide the text of the proposed changes or the specific objectives the bill aimed to achieve. As such, the exact scope, goals, and policy direction (e.g., procedural updates, standards, or agency duties) remain unspecified in this summary.

Key provisions (current record)

  • The specific provisions and substantive changes anticipated by LC 971 are not included in the information provided. Without the bill text, it is not possible to detail which statutes would be amended, what new requirements would be imposed, or which agencies and programs would be affected.

Who would be affected

  • A broad revision of environmental policy act laws typically would impact state environmental agencies (for example, the agency administering MEPA-like processes), potentially affected stakeholders such as project developers, environmental organizations, local governments, and the public. However, because the exact provisions are not available, the precise groups and the nature of the impact cannot be stated with certainty.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Nov 11, 2024: Drafter assigned.
  • Dec 29, 2024: Draft on hold.
  • May 23, 2025: Draft died in process.
  • Status indicates the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage in the current legislative workflow. No enacted provisions or effective dates are available.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If revived or reintroduced with substantial revisions, LC 971 could alter: environmental review processes, public participation requirements, timelines for agency action, and the interpretation of environmental policy in Montana. The absence of text means stakeholders should monitor for a new draft or successor measures for concrete details.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the bill’s actual impact, obtain the full draft text or committee reports if/when a new version is introduced.
  • Track updates through Montana legislative pages or the Legislative Council for any reintroduction or related measures.
  • Review fiscal notes, if issued, and any hearings or amendments that accompany future drafts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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