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HB 291

Revise laws related to air quality standards

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Oblander

Montana's HB 291 revises air quality standards, now law after gubernatorial approval, with unspecified impacts on environmental protection and industry compliance requirements.

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Bill Summary · HB 291

Legislative bill overview

HB 291 revises Montana's air quality standards framework, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the provided legislative record. The bill has completed the full legislative process and was signed by the Governor on May 1, 2025, making it law.

Why is this important

Air quality standards directly affect public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and those with respiratory conditions, and influence environmental compliance costs for industries. Changes to these standards can either strengthen environmental protections or reduce regulatory burdens on businesses depending on the direction of revision.

Potential points of contention

  • Stringency of standards: Whether revisions tighten or loosen air quality thresholds compared to federal EPA standards or current state requirements
  • Economic impact on industry: How revised standards affect manufacturing, energy production, and other emission-generating sectors' compliance costs
  • Public health equity: Whether changes adequately protect low-income and rural communities that may already experience worse air quality

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

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