MontanaSB 4669th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Increase registration fee for underground petroleum tanks

Sponsored By: John Esp (Republican)

Became Law

Environmental ProtectionOil and GasState FinanceRevenue, State

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher annual fees for underground tanks

The law raises the cap on annual registration fees for underground storage tanks. Tanks over 1,100 gallons can be charged up to $300 a year. Tanks 1,100 gallons or less can be charged up to $100 a year. Fees apply per tank. The department can prorate fees to stagger renewal dates. The law is in effect now.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Esp

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Russ Miner

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 281 • No: 10

Senate vote 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 96 • No: 1

Senate vote 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 95 • No: 1

Senate vote 2/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 44 • No: 4

Senate vote 2/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/13/2025Senate
  2. Signed by Governor

    5/8/2025Senate
  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/1/2025Senate
  4. Signed by Speaker

    5/1/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    4/22/2025Senate
  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/17/2025Senate
  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/15/2025Senate
  8. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/15/2025House
  9. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/14/2025House
  10. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    3/24/2025House
  11. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    3/21/2025House
  12. Hearing

    3/17/2025House
  13. First Reading

    2/6/2025House
  14. Referred to Committee

    2/6/2025House
  15. Transmitted to House

    2/5/2025Senate
  16. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/5/2025Senate
  17. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/4/2025Senate
  18. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    1/30/2025Senate
  19. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed

    1/29/2025Senate
  20. Hearing

    1/23/2025Senate
  21. Referred to Committee

    1/14/2025Senate
  22. Fiscal Note Printed

    1/9/2025Senate
  23. Fiscal Note Signed

    1/8/2025Senate
  24. First Reading

    1/6/2025Senate
  25. Fiscal Note Received

    12/18/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/16/2025

  • Introduced

    12/12/2024

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