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MontanaHB 62969th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Revise laws related to a proposed subdivision's connection to a public water supply or wastewater system

Sponsored By: Steve Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Subdivisions near lines must use public water and sewer

The law requires some new subdivisions to connect to public water or sewer. This applies when the subdivision requests service and a boundary is 501–1,000 feet from any part of a qualifying public system. County and city systems must provide service if the system is state‑approved and the manager certifies capacity, authorized connections, regulatory compliance, and a valid water right. DEQ must adjust its rules so connection is the required method in these cases. The act is effective on passage and approval and applies to subdivisions under state subdivision review (Title 76, chapters 3 or 4).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve Fitzpatrick

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Sue Vinton

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 277 • No: 17

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 43 • No: 5

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 94 • No: 5

House vote • 3/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 90 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/5/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/24/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/24/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/23/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/18/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/15/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/15/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/14/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    4/12/2025Senate

  11. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    4/11/2025Senate

  12. Hearing

    3/27/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Committee

    3/14/2025Senate

  14. First Reading

    3/14/2025Senate

  15. Transmitted to Senate

    3/7/2025House

  16. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/7/2025House

  17. 2nd Reading Passed

    3/5/2025House

  18. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    3/3/2025House

  19. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed

    3/3/2025House

  20. Fiscal Note Printed

    2/27/2025House

  21. Fiscal Note Unsigned

    2/27/2025House

  22. Fiscal Note Received

    2/27/2025House

  23. Hearing

    2/24/2025House

  24. First Reading

    2/22/2025House

  25. Referred to Committee

    2/22/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/16/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/21/2025

    PDF

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