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MT HB346
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Tuss
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AI Summary
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Exempts Department of Commerce grant and loan programs from Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review requirements under Title 75, chapter 1, parts 1 and 2
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Covered programs include microbusiness development loans, historic preservation grants, workforce training grants, housing finance loans, and wood products industry loans
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Also exempts grants/loans for agritourism, cultural tourism, Montana-based films, regional development corporations, Lewis and Clark expedition sites, small businesses, and general economic development
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Extends exemptions to the Board of Housing for housing finance and reverse annuity mortgage loans to elderly citizens, and to the veterans' home loan mortgage program
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Effective July 1, 2025; requires Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana
Legislative Description
Exempt Commerce grants and loans from MEPA
Rule Making
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/8/2025