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MT SB33

State buildings subject to state building code review


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Introduced
12/12/2024
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
02/06/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/17/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TRANSFERRING AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLAN REVIEW, PERMITTING, INSPECTION, AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS OWNED OR OPERATED BY STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AGENCIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY; AND AMING SECTION 50-60-106, MCA.”

AI Summary

This bill transfers the authority for plan review, permitting, inspection, and building code enforcement for state-owned buildings from local jurisdictions (cities, towns, and counties) to the Department of Labor and Industry. Specifically, the bill amends Section 50-60-106 of the Montana Code Annotated to add a new subsection (6) that exempts state-owned buildings from local building code jurisdiction. Under the new provision, all buildings owned by state agencies will now be subject to the department's jurisdiction for plan reviews, permitting, and inspections. The department is required to provide building plans to affected local jurisdictions and give them an opportunity to comment, and must also notify local jurisdictions of actions taken and transmit copies of final building plans. This change means that instead of local cities, towns, or counties managing building code compliance for state-owned buildings, the state Department of Labor and Industry will now be responsible for these tasks, while still maintaining a collaborative approach by keeping local jurisdictions informed about the process.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 04/17/2025)

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