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MT SB505
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Montana law to allow local governments with self-government powers to prohibit or impede connection of wind generation facilities, creating an exception to existing restrictions on local energy regulation
- Reduces the petition threshold for creating a planning and zoning district from 60% to 55% of affected property owners when the purpose is to prohibit wind generation facility construction
- Defines wind generation facilities by reference to existing state code (75-26-301)
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Generally revise zoning laws to prohibit the construction of wind generation facilities.
Energy
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy, Technology & Federal Relations2/26/2025
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