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MontanaHB 62369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise laws relating to nuclear energy

Sponsored By: Gary Parry (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New filings, fees, and penalties for applicants

If you apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a covered facility, you must also file a notice and a copy with Montana DEQ. You must pay a DEQ fee at filing so the state can prepare its recommendation and join the federal case. The fee cannot be more than half of what DEQ could charge under 75-20-215, and you will not be charged that other fee too. If you file late and delay DEQ’s work, you are subject to penalties under 75-20-408.

Rules for on-site spent fuel storage

The law requires legislative approval before siting any temporary spent nuclear fuel storage tied to a Montana nuclear plant. A site is allowed only on plant property, and it may store only fuel made by a plant operating in Montana. The facility also must have a DEQ state recommendation and a federal license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. DEQ must send its recommendation to the proper federal agency and take part in that review. The law takes effect on passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary Parry

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 443 • No: 190

House vote • 4/17/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 64 • No: 35

House vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 58 • No: 40

House vote • 4/7/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 40 • No: 9

House vote • 4/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 40 • No: 6

House vote • 4/5/2025

AMD-HB0623.004.002 Morigeau S D/PASS

Yes: 19 • No: 27

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 86 • No: 13

House vote • 3/5/2025

Do Pass As Amended

Yes: 85 • No: 13

House vote • 3/5/2025

HB0623.002.002 - Sooktis DO PASS

Yes: 51 • No: 47

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

    4/23/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/18/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate

    4/17/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred

    4/16/2025House

  10. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  11. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/7/2025Senate

  12. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/5/2025Senate

  13. 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed

    4/5/2025Senate

  14. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/2/2025Senate

  15. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/1/2025Senate

  16. Hearing

    3/17/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Committee

    3/14/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    3/14/2025Senate

  19. Transmitted to Senate

    3/7/2025House

  20. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/7/2025House

  21. Fiscal Note Printed

    3/7/2025House

  22. Fiscal Note Signed

    3/6/2025House

  23. Fiscal Note Received

    3/6/2025House

  24. 2nd Reading Passed as Amended

    3/5/2025House

  25. 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried

    3/5/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/22/2025

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  • As Amended (Version 4)

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    3/5/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    3/1/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/20/2025

    PDF

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