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MT HB122

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Brewster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds natural gas pipelines to the list of utilities authorized to use public rights-of-way along roads, streets, and highways in Montana
  • Expands existing right-of-way authority that previously covered only telegraph, telephone, electric light, and electric power lines
  • Authorizes natural gas corporations and pipeline operators to install plants, appliances, and fixtures (including posts, piers, and abutments) necessary for service
  • Requires all utility lines and pipelines to be constructed so as not to inconvenience or endanger public use of roadways
  • Preserves city and town council authority to regulate utilities within their jurisdictions

Legislative Description

Revise right-of-way laws

Energy

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Technology & Federal Relations2/18/2025
Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations1/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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