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MT HB650
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Hinkle
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AI Summary
- Adds broadband service projects to the definition of "project" under Montana's municipal and county bonding authority (Section 90-5-101, MCA), allowing local governments to issue bonds for broadband infrastructure
- Limits eligible broadband projects to those serving unserved areas, underserved areas (as defined in 90-1-602), or locations where only satellite broadband is available
- Amends existing economic development bonding law that already covers projects including commercial enterprises, electric energy facilities, hospitals, higher education facilities, and renewable energy production
- Effective date delayed to January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Revise bonding laws to include broadband projects
Bond Issues, Public
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy, Technology & Federal Relations3/14/2025
Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations2/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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