Committee

Montana House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations

Bill Bill Name Progress Referral Date
HB45 Generally revising telecommunications regulation laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 12/20/2024
HB53 Revise law allowing for troop labor to execute projects Signed/Enacted/Adopted 12/20/2024
HB55 Revising public utility resource planning laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 12/20/2024
HB103 Creating a railroad track inspection program Dead 12/20/2024
HB122 Revise right-of-way laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/07/2025
HB257 Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/20/2025
HB263 Generally revise digital asset mining and data center ratemaking laws Dead 01/21/2025
HB314 Create a state energy authority Dead 01/27/2025
HB350 Prohibit enforcement of policies issued by certain intergovernmental entities Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/30/2025
HB363 Generally revise laws relating to selection of public service commissioners Dead 01/31/2025
HB389 Provide for setbacks for wind turbine generators Dead 02/05/2025
HB392 Generally revise laws related to creation of profitable family video content featuring minor children Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/05/2025
HB404 Require official action to release Montana national guard to active duty combat Dead 02/06/2025
HB517 Revising classification and motor carrier certificate laws Dead 02/17/2025
HB518 Generally revise public utilities and carriers laws Dead 02/17/2025
HB538 Revise 911 emergency telephone system laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/19/2025
HB596 Revise regulations relating to motor carriers hauling trash Dead 02/20/2025
HB623 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/21/2025
HB650 Revise bonding laws to include broadband projects Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/22/2025
HB670 Require a public utility to transfer unused customer-generated kilowatt-hour credits to low-income energy assistance programs Dead 02/22/2025
HB695 Establish pole attachment rules and enforcement Dead 02/24/2025
HB696 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/24/2025
HB760 Establish solar consumer protection laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/26/2025
HB811 Increase the generating capacity for customer-generated electricity Dead 02/27/2025
HB877 Establish the Montana data center development act Dead 03/26/2025
HB909 Create a technology interim committee Dead 03/29/2025
HB911 Revise the meaning of the term "public utility" Dead 03/29/2025
HB939 Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/31/2025
HB952 Authorizing governor to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to marijuana Vetoed 04/01/2025
HJ1 Resolution urging Congress to fully fund law enforcement in Indian Country Signed/Enacted/Adopted 12/31/2024
HJ4 Interim study of artificial intelligence Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/14/2025
HJ7 Joint resolution congratulating President Donald J. Trump on his re-election Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/24/2025
HJ12 Resolution regarding electric vehicles Dead 02/03/2025
HJ13 Resolution supporting congressional term limits Dead 02/04/2025
HJ15 Resolution supporting increased transmission capacity in Montana Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/11/2025
HJ16 Resolution on renewable energy Dead 02/12/2025
HJ17 Resolution regarding energy Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/19/2025
HJ18 Resolution supporting DC statehood Dead 02/20/2025
HJ20 Joint resolution regarding funding for Montana Canada customs ports of entry Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/24/2025
HJ24 Joint house resolution supporting Utah in their land lawsuit against the United States Dead 03/19/2025
HJ25 Joint house resolution calling for the repeal of the 17th Amendment Dead 03/19/2025
HJ46 Study resolution on data centers Dead 04/04/2025
HJ54 Interim study on waste-to-energy Dead 04/14/2025
HJ57 Study resolution examining the effects of public safety communications on extreme weather responses Dead 04/14/2025
HR3 Resolution to protect online personally identifiable information Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/20/2025
HR8 House resolution recognizing history of racism and bigotry within democratic party Dead 04/22/2025
SB22 Revise class d motor carrier deadline adjustment laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/27/2025
SB23 Increase thresholds for railroad accident reporting requirements Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/27/2025
SB51 Revising telecommunications provider registration laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/27/2025
SB163 Generally revise privacy laws related to biometric, genetic, and neural data Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/29/2025
SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws Vetoed 03/01/2025
SB265 Revise cryptocurrency laws to create Financial Freedom and Innovation Act Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/05/2025
SB301 Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/28/2025
SB330 Create a Montana blockchain and digital innovation task force Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/05/2025
SB355 Generally revise energy laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/05/2025
SB364 Establish kill switch laws Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/17/2025
SB410 Provide for Montana genomic security act Vetoed 03/07/2025
SJ9 Joint resolution on the economic dangers of federal debt and deficits Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/10/2025
SJ12 Interim study on energy transmission Signed/Enacted/Adopted 03/20/2025
SJ20 Joint resolution recognizing the military service of Montanans in World War II Signed/Enacted/Adopted 04/07/2025
SJ21 Interim study on interstate power grid development Signed/Enacted/Adopted 04/09/2025
SJ22 Joint resolution to repeal the 17th amendment to the US constitution Dead 04/07/2025
SJ26 Joint resolution regarding the purchase and sale of stocks by members of congress Signed/Enacted/Adopted 04/07/2025