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MT SB119

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wylie Galt

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Montana Code Annotated sections 69-5-201 (Definitions) and 69-5-202 (Right of first refusal) related to incumbent electric utilities
  • Removes the legal right that allows existing electric utilities to match competing offers for new transmission infrastructure projects in their service territory
  • Introduced by Senators W. Galt, D. Harvey, and G. Parry in the 69th Legislature (2025)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Repeal incumbent electric utility right of first refusal law

Energy

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Technology & Federal Relations1/15/2025

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