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MT HB623

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Parry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes temporary spent nuclear fuel storage facilities in Montana only at sites of operating nuclear power generating facilities and only for spent fuel produced by in-state reactors
  • Requires facilities to obtain both a state recommendation from the Department of Environmental Quality and a federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission license before construction and operation
  • Amends Section 75-20-204, MCA to add Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed facilities to the state recommendation process previously limited to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission projects
  • Imposes application fees capped at one-half the amount under Section 75-20-215, used by the department to develop state recommendations and participate in federal proceedings
  • Requires the Secretary of State to notify all federally recognized tribal governments in Montana; effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Revise laws relating to nuclear energy

Energy

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Technology & Federal Relations3/14/2025
Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations2/21/2025

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