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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT ADDING TO THE DUTIES OF THE TRANSPORTATION INTERIM COMMITTEE, THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION; REQUIRING THE TRANSPORTATION INTERIM COMMITTEE TO PREPARE FOR PREINTRODUCTION A JOINT RESOLUTION RECOMMING THAT THE COMMISSION PRIORITIZE CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO REPORT BIENNIALLY TO THE TRANSPORTATION INTERIM COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF PROJECTS RECOMMED BY THE LEGISLATURE; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST THE COMMISSION IN CONSIDERING PROJECTS RECOMMED BY THE LEGISLATURE; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND AMING SECTIONS 5-5-233 AND 60-2-110, MCA.”
AI Summary
This bill revises Montana's laws regarding highway project prioritization by establishing new responsibilities for the Transportation Interim Committee and the Transportation Commission. The bill requires the Transportation Interim Committee to prepare a joint resolution before each legislative session recommending specific construction and reconstruction projects for prioritization. Additionally, the Transportation Commission must now submit a biennial report to the committee in May of even-numbered years detailing the status of legislatively recommended projects. If a recommended project has not been prioritized, the commission must explain the technical, financial, and other factors influencing its decision. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to assist the commission in evaluating and considering projects recommended by the legislature, including preparing necessary documents and providing recommendations. These changes aim to improve transparency and communication between the legislature and transportation agencies in project selection and prioritization, ensuring that legislative priorities are carefully considered and explained when not immediately implemented.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Died in Process (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2215 |
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/lc/bill/2/LC2215 |
| BillText | https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=799d9e7d-e11d-4993-ae5d-878686f6b83e |
| BillText | https://api.legmt.gov/docs/v1/documents/getContent?documentId=269639 |
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