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LC 2111

Interim study of public transportation in Montana

2025 Regular Session

Proposes an interim Montana study of public transportation to assess needs, funding, and policy options; draft died in process, so no enacted changes.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2111

Summary of Montana LC 2111 — Interim Study of Public Transportation

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 2111
  • Title: Interim study of public transportation in Montana
  • Status: Draft; died in process (Draft Died in Process)
  • Introduced: November 29, 2024
  • Classification/Subject: Transportation (includes related areas such as Motor Vehicles; Taxation—Transportation)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title indicates it would authorize an interim legislative study focused on public transportation in Montana. The available information confirms the aim to examine public transportation issues, but the full text with detailed scope, objectives, and deliverables is not provided in the summary.

Key Provisions (What would typically be included)

  • The exact provisions of LC 2111 are not included in the available information. In a typical interim study bill of this type, one would expect:
    • Authorization for a legislative interim committee or designated body to conduct a study on public transportation needs, capabilities, and policy options.
    • Scope covering statewide public transit systems, rural and urban access, funding mechanisms, coordination among agencies, and potential impacts on transportation policy.
    • Deliverables such as a final report with findings, recommendations, and possible legislative proposals to be considered in a future session.
    • Timeline for the study (e.g., interim period with a report due by a specified date) and potential funding or staffing implications.
  • Because the full text has not been provided, these elements are not confirmed for LC 2111 and should be treated as typical possibilities rather than stated contents.

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

  • Affects: Public transportation providers (state agencies like the Montana Department of Transportation, regional transit authorities), local governments, and residents who rely on public transportation, especially in rural areas.
  • Potential impact: If the study proceeds, it could inform future policy, funding decisions, and coordination strategies for public transportation in Montana. As an interim study, the direct impact would be the gathering of data, stakeholder input, and a published report rather than immediate statutory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: 11/29/2024
  • Drafter Assigned: 11/29/2024 (the drafter is the authoring legislator or staff)
  • Status updates:
    • 2025-04-01: (LC) Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-22: (LC) Draft Died in Process
  • Current status: The draft appears to have died in the legislative process, meaning the bill did not advance toward enactment. There is no indication of current revival without new bill language.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the information available. A full, section-by-section understanding would require the actual LC 2111 text. If text becomes available, a more precise analysis of scope, reporting deadlines, funding, and specific duties would be provided.

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

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