LC 591 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise state wildland fire policy and funding

This bill updates Montana's state wildland fire policy to clarify the duties of fire protection entities and establish a mechanism for the state to bill federal agencies for suppression costs. It directly affects state and local fire departments, federal fire protection agencies, and property owners across Montana. The key provision allows the state fire department to charge federal agencies for costs incurred when suppressing fires within five miles of state or county fire protection areas, particularly when federal responses do not align with state policy. Additionally, the bill emphasizes fire prevention, hazard reduction, and the responsibility of all property owners and public land managers to mitigate fire risks through activities like thinning and prescribed burning.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 21, 2024 Last action Jan 6, 2025
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