Bill > HB217

This bill transfers the state building energy conservation program from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Architecture and Engineering Division of the Department of Administration, effective July 1, 2025. The bill updates multiple sections of Montana law to replace references to the "department" with "division" and specifically changes references from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Architecture and Engineering Division. Key changes include modifying definitions, outlining the division's duties in identifying and analyzing energy conservation opportunities in state-owned buildings, and establishing procedures for tracking energy savings and funding. The bill also includes a provision allowing the Department of Environmental Quality to retain certain federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds previously allocated to the state energy building conservation program, ensuring these funds can still be used for activities consistent with federal requirements. The legislation aims to streamline the administration of the state's energy conservation program by consolidating its management within the Department of Administration's Architecture and Engineering Division.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2605