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MontanaHB 36869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units

Sponsored By: Gary Parry (Republican)

Became Law

EnergyWaterEnvironmental Protection

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Ongoing $2 million for Colstrip water

The law creates a Colstrip water mitigation account in the state special revenue fund. Beginning July 1, 2027, the state credits $2 million each year from severance taxes into this account. The money is set aside to keep a water supply for the Town of Colstrip if needed. Every 10 years, the department reviews whether funding is enough and reports to the Economic Affairs Interim Committee.

Water help for Colstrip after plant closure

If a nearby coal-fired unit closes or retires and Colstrip cannot access water, the state transfers the account money to the town. The town can use the funds to pay costs to ensure a water supply. The money can only be used for these closure-related water problems.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary Parry

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Kenneth Bogner

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 1

House vote • 4/12/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 1

House vote • 3/1/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    6/17/2025House

  2. Veto Overridden by Legislature

    6/16/2025House

  3. Veto Override Vote Mail Poll in Progress

    5/23/2025House

  4. Vetoed by Governor

    5/16/2025House

  5. Transmitted to Governor

    5/7/2025House

  6. Signed by President

    5/7/2025Senate

  7. Signed by Speaker

    5/6/2025House

  8. Returned from Enrolling

    4/14/2025House

  9. Sent to Enrolling

    4/12/2025House

  10. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/12/2025Senate

  11. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    4/11/2025Senate

  12. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    4/11/2025Senate

  13. Hearing

    4/10/2025Senate

  14. Rereferred to Committee

    4/10/2025Senate

  15. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/10/2025Senate

  16. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    3/24/2025Senate

  17. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    3/21/2025Senate

  18. Hearing

    3/12/2025Senate

  19. Revised Fiscal Note Printed

    3/6/2025House

  20. Revised Fiscal Note Signed

    3/6/2025House

  21. Revised Fiscal Note Received

    3/6/2025House

  22. Referred to Committee

    3/5/2025Senate

  23. Transmitted to Senate

    3/4/2025House

  24. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/4/2025House

  25. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    3/3/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/14/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    2/25/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/31/2025

    PDF

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