MontanaHB 18969th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Revise the petroleum storage tank cleanup eligibility requirements

Sponsored By: Mark Reinschmidt (Republican)

Became Law

Environmental ProtectionRule MakingState FinanceOil and Gas

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Bill Overview

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Earlier cleanup reimbursement for tank owners

Beginning July 1, 2025, releases found on or after January 1, 1984 can qualify for cleanup reimbursement from the state fund. Your tank must have met state or federal prevention rules when the release was found. Expenses paid before January 1, 1984 do not qualify. For an unknown underground tank, apply for a closure permit within 30 days and close it before the permit expires. The release must be accidental, and special rules still apply to heating-oil tanks and farm or home tanks of 1,100 gallons or less.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mark Reinschmidt
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Sue Vinton
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 298 • No: 0

House vote • 3/27/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 1/31/2025