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MontanaHB 1169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Providing grants and appropriations through the Montana coal endowment program

Sponsored By: John Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationsWater

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Grants for local water, sewer, bridges

The law sets aside $20,287,391 for named local water and sewer projects for the biennium starting July 1, 2025. It also provides $3,544,750 for county bridge projects, $1,500,000 for planning grants, and $150,000 for emergency infrastructure grants. Money is paid in priority order as recipients meet program conditions and only from funds deposited during 2025–2027. Projects that have not met required conditions by September 1, 2026 are reviewed by the next legislature. Any grant ends if all conditions are not met by September 30, 2028. The law also reauthorizes earlier grants so contract work can finish.

Rules for getting state infrastructure grants

The Department of Commerce pays grants only after recipients spend money on eligible costs. Before payment, recipients must show firm matching funds, have an approved project plan, follow state audit rules (or federal rules for tribes), use GAAP accounting, and sign a grant agreement. The Department can cut a grant if actual costs are lower than projected or if the recipient gets more outside funding than in the application. The Department may also size grants so projected average household water bills do not fall below its target.

Regional water systems funding and rules

The state provides $10 million for regional water system projects for the biennium starting July 1, 2025. Four regional water authorities can receive funds as money is available and conditions are met. DNRC pays on a reimbursement basis after eligible costs are incurred. Each authority must sign a DNRC agreement, have an approved project plan, use GAAP accounting, and provide a detailed preliminary engineering report.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Fitzpatrick

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 489 • No: 7

House vote • 4/28/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 1

House vote • 4/25/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/23/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 47 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 47 • No: 1

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 100 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/19/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/7/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    5/6/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    5/2/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/29/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/28/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Senate Amendments

    4/28/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments

    4/25/2025House

  10. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/23/2025Senate

  11. 3rd Reading

    4/23/2025Senate

  12. 2nd Reading

    4/22/2025Senate

  13. Committee Report

    4/17/2025Senate

  14. Committee Executive Action

    4/16/2025Senate

  15. Hearing

    3/24/2025Senate

  16. Referred to Committee

    3/20/2025Senate

  17. 1st Reading

    3/19/2025Senate

  18. Transmitted to Senate

    3/18/2025House

  19. 3rd Reading

    3/18/2025House

  20. 2nd Reading

    3/17/2025House

  21. Revised Fiscal Note Printed

    3/4/2025House

  22. Revised Fiscal Note Signed

    3/4/2025House

  23. Revised Fiscal Note Received

    3/4/2025House

  24. Committee Report

    3/1/2025House

  25. Revised Fiscal Note Requested

    3/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/28/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    4/17/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    3/1/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    12/11/2024

    PDF

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