Revise laws to assist the milk river project

2025 Regular Session

Proposes revising state laws to support the Milk River Project, affecting funding, governance, and water use for farmers, districts, and taxpayers; draft died May 2025.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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At a glance

Bill Number: LC 3846

Title: Revise laws to assist the milk river project

Status: Draft Died in Process (as of May 23, 2025)

Introduced: December 15, 2024

Classification: Bill

Subject: Federal Government, State Finance (Appropriations; Taxation); WATER

Legislative Actions:

2024-12-15: Drafter Assigned
2025-01-02: Draft On Hold
2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates an aim to revise state laws to “assist the Milk River Project.” Based on the subject classification, the Legislature appears to intend changes related to water management and state finances (potentially including appropriations, fiscal mechanisms, and taxation aspects) in support of the Milk River Project. The exact policy changes, funding mechanisms, or regulatory modifications are not provided in the available information.

Key provisions (not specified)

The text of LC 3846 is not included in the provided material, so specific provisions cannot be enumerated. Given the title and subject areas, potential areas such a bill might address (if developed) could include:
- Funding and appropriations related to the Milk River Project (state contributions, bonds, or grants)
- Fiscal mechanisms to support ongoing operations and maintenance
- Coordination requirements between state agencies and federal entities (e.g., alignment with federal water projects)
- Regulatory or statutory changes to streamline approvals, reporting, or project governance
- Any tax or fee adjustments intended to facilitate project financing

Note: These are general possibilities based on the bill’s title and subject; the actual provisions are not available here.

Who would be affected

Water users and stakeholders within the Milk River Project region (farmers, municipalities, irrigation districts, etc.)

State agencies involved in water resources, finance, and appropriations

Local governments that rely on or participate in the project

Taxpayers and constituents who might be affected by changes to state financing or fiscal policies

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill was introduced on December 15, 2024 (Drafter Assigned).

It was placed “On Hold” on January 2, 2025.

It ultimately reached a status of “Draft Died in Process” on May 23, 2025, indicating no further legislative action is anticipated under this draft.

As a dead-in-process draft, the bill would require reintroduction with new language to be reconsidered in the future.

Note

Because the bill’s text is not provided, this summary focuses on the documented metadata and the plausible implications suggested by the title and subject. If the full bill text becomes available, a detailed provision-by-provision analysis can be prepared to identify exact changes, fiscal implications, and affected parties.

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