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MT HB160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Stafman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 7-1-121, MCA, which currently prohibits local governments from regulating auxiliary containers (such as plastic bags, cups, bottles, and other packaging materials)
  • Removes the restriction from Section 7-1-111 that prevents self-governing local government units from enacting fees, charges, taxes, or prohibitions on auxiliary containers
  • Removes auxiliary container regulation from the list of exceptions to local initiative and referendum powers in Section 7-5-131
  • Restores authority to Montana cities and counties to enact local ordinances addressing single-use containers, including potential bans or fees on plastic bags and similar items

Legislative Description

Repeal uniform auxiliary container regulation laws

Local Government

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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