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This bill appropriates funds from the Montana Coal Endowment Special Revenue Account to support various infrastructure and water system projects across Montana for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill allocates $20,287,391 to the Department of Commerce for infrastructure grants to 32 different local government entities for water and wastewater projects, with grant amounts ranging from $327,500 to $750,000. An additional $3,544,750 is allocated for bridge infrastructure projects in six counties. The bill also provides $150,000 for emergency infrastructure grants and $1,500,000 for infrastructure planning grants to local governments. Furthermore, $10 million is appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for regional water system projects. Each grant is subject to specific conditions, including documenting matching funds, having an approved project management plan, complying with accounting principles, and executing a grant agreement. The bill emphasizes that fund disbursement will be on a reimbursement basis, and grants may be reduced if project expenses are lower than projected or if other funding sources change. The legislation aims to support critical infrastructure improvements in small communities across Montana, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0716