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MontanaHB 42769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Require government to provide certain building code text or citation causing delay or stop

Sponsored By: Katie Zolnikov (Republican)

Became Law

Buildings and Building RegulationsCourtsLocal Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Permit applicants get code proof, $50/day

When your permit is delayed past the standard review period for a complete application, or work is stopped for code noncompliance, you can ask in writing or by email for the exact code text or citation. The building department must send it within 7 business days. If it misses the deadline, the code sections it relied on are waived for your application or project. The department also owes you $50 for each day after the deadline until it provides the text or citation. You may sue for delay losses; if you win, you can recover court costs and attorney fees.

Zoning sign-off can be required before permits

If your project also needs zoning, subdivision, or other approvals, the building department can require those be finished before it says your building application is complete. This can delay when the building review starts and adds coordination work and time for you.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Katie Zolnikov

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Daniel Zolnikov

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 341 • No: 144

House vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 61 • No: 37

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 94 • No: 3

House vote • 4/7/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 39 • No: 10

House vote • 4/5/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 32 • No: 14

House vote • 3/1/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 57 • No: 40

House vote • 2/28/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 58 • No: 40

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/13/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/8/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/2/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    5/2/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/29/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/19/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/16/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate

    4/16/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred

    4/15/2025House

  10. Fiscal Note Signed

    4/10/2025House

  11. Fiscal Note Received

    4/10/2025House

  12. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  13. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/7/2025Senate

  14. Fiscal Note Requested

    4/7/2025House

  15. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/5/2025Senate

  16. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/2/2025Senate

  17. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/2/2025Senate

  18. Hearing

    3/19/2025Senate

  19. Referred to Committee

    3/4/2025Senate

  20. First Reading

    3/3/2025Senate

  21. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/1/2025House

  22. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/28/2025House

  23. Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended

    2/25/2025House

  24. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended

    2/25/2025House

  25. Hearing

    2/14/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/17/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    2/25/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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