HJ 37 Montana House · 2025 Regular Session

Request interim study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

House Joint Resolution 37 requests an interim study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Montana. The study would investigate the presence of PFAS, including their sources, testing methods, and how people and the environment are exposed to them, particularly through food and water. It would also examine the dangers associated with PFAS exposure and explore potential solutions, such as public health interventions, environmental cleanup, product labeling, and legal actions. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2025

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Governor

Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025

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LC4255.pdf → HJ0037_1.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and renamed from LC 4255 to HJ 37, indicating a shift from a committee-level legislative code to a formal House Joint Resolution. The primary substantive change is the addition of sponsors' names to the header, while the core text regarding the study of PFAS remains identical. No changes were made to the scope, funding, deadlines, or specific requirements of the requested study.

TECHNICAL

The bill number and title were updated from LC 4255 to HJ 37, and the document type was changed to 'House Joint Resolution'.

A list of twelve sponsors (including E. Stafman and K. Zolnikov) was added to the introduction section.

The original blank lines for sponsors and the previous LC 4255 numbering were removed.

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Apr 9, 2025

Amended

(H) Tabled in Committee - (H) Business and Labor

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Mar 29, 2025

Committee

(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor

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Mar 28, 2025

Introduced

(H) Introduced

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors