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MT SB239
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Forrest Mandeville
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AI Summary
- Courts must invite governing bodies that administer subdivision and land use statutes to participate as amicus curiae and file briefs before issuing orders interpreting those statutes
- Governing bodies, groups of governing bodies, or associations of governing bodies may file amicus briefs in district court cases challenging subdivision applications or land use decisions
- Nonparty amicus filers may intervene in cases after a court order interprets the relevant statute and may seek a stay of that order pending appeal
- Courts must grant a stay of orders interpreting subdivision or land use statutes until the issue is finally resolved on appeal when requested by an intervening amicus party
- Amends MCA sections 76-3-625 (subdivision violations and appeals) and 76-25-503 (land use appeals)
Legislative Description
Requiring judges to invite amicus briefing and allow intervention in certain civil cases
Planning and Development
Last Action
(S) Vetoed by Governor
5/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2025
Local Government1/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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