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HB 33

Revise law related to petitions to initiate agency rulemaking

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Neil Duram

Montana bill modifying petition procedures for requesting state agencies initiate new rulemaking, died in Senate committee without advancing to a vote.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 33

Legislative bill overview

HB 33 would modify Montana's procedures governing how citizens and organizations can petition state agencies to initiate new rulemaking processes. The bill adjusts the requirements, timelines, or standards that agencies must follow when receiving and responding to such petitions. Specific details about which requirements were changed are not provided in the available action history.

Why is this important

Petition-to-rulemaking processes are a key mechanism for public input into regulatory development. Changes to these procedures directly affect how accessible agency rulemaking is to the public, businesses, and advocacy groups. These revisions could either expand or restrict the ability of stakeholders to formally request regulatory changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. accessibility: Changes might either make it easier for the public to petition agencies (potentially increasing workload) or more difficult (potentially limiting input opportunities)
  • Agency resource impacts: Revised procedures could require additional administrative resources from state agencies or reduce their discretionary authority
  • Stakeholder access: Different groups (environmental organizations, business interests, citizen groups) may be affected differently depending on whether petition requirements became more or less stringent

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

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