This bill (LC 3144) proposed funding for infrastructure improvements in public rights-of-way (like streets and utilities) required for new housing developments. It would have provided state financial support for these necessary infrastructure projects. However, the bill was never enacted, as it died in the drafting process on May 27, 2025, with no further legislative action taken.
This bill (LC 3147) aimed to provide state funding for passenger rail services but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024 and died in committee in May 2025 without any further action or specific funding details being established. No concrete provisions, recipient agencies, or affected parties were defined in the available context. Since the bill did not progress to a vote or detailed proposal, no specific policy changes or mechanisms can be described. The legislative process for this bill was concluded without any enacted funding.
This bill (LC 2978) proposed revisions to existing electric vehicle (EV) laws but never became law. It was drafted in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. The bill did not advance to a vote or receive committee action. As a result, no changes to EV regulations were enacted through this proposal. The bill remains inactive with no current effect on EV laws or stakeholders.
This bill (LC 2749) proposed creating a formal program to accept private donations for public infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. It would have allowed businesses or individuals to contribute funds directly to government infrastructure budgets, with the program administered by relevant state agencies. The bill directly affected state transportation departments and private donors seeking to support public works. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and was never enacted into law.
Bill LC 1822, titled "Generally revise bicycle laws," aimed to update state regulations governing bicycle use, which would have directly affected cyclists, local governments managing infrastructure, and law enforcement handling traffic enforcement. The bill was drafted and assigned to a drafter in November 2024 but died in the legislative process without advancing to committee or floor votes in May 2025. As a result, no specific policy changes were enacted, and the existing bicycle laws remained unchanged. The bill's draft did not include detailed provisions, as it never progressed beyond initial drafting.
This bill (LC 3167) proposed creating a public transportation commission to study current public transit systems and identify potential improvements. It would have directed the commission to examine service coverage, funding, and accessibility issues affecting riders. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it "died in process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it was not introduced or voted on by the legislature. No concrete policy changes were enacted through this proposal.
Bill LC 2600 would have required counties to create and maintain a detailed list of all county road segments, along with separate budgets for construction and maintenance for each segment. This would directly affect all county governments by mandating greater transparency in how road funds are allocated and spent. The key mechanism would be the annual reporting of these road-specific lists and budgets to state oversight bodies. The bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and was never enacted into law.
HB 773, known as "Noah's Act," aimed to streamline transportation planning by reducing redundant reviews for certain projects. It would have eliminated the need for the Transportation Commission to re-review long-range transportation plans and associated projects that were already adopted by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and approved by the Department of Transportation. Instead, these projects, including urban street and nonoperational safety improvements, would be approved by a department district administrator. For communities without MPOs, department district administrators would also gain authority to approve smaller projects without Commission approval, intending to enhance local transportation efficiency.
HB 345 clarifies the roles of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the transportation commission concerning transit funding. The bill specifies that the MDT will be responsible for allocating federal transit administration funds, freight assistance funds, and other legislative appropriations. These funds are designated for the study, design, construction, repair, or improvement of rail or transit intermodal transportation systems. This change shifts the authority for allocating these specific funds from the commission to the department.
HB 764 revises public transit laws, affecting how urban transportation districts are established and the reach of municipal bus services. The bill allows a county commissioner to file a petition to create or enlarge an urban transportation district, offering an additional method to the existing elector-initiated process. It also permits municipal bus services to operate beyond the current 8-mile limit from a city's boundary if funded by external sources like the federal or state government, a nonprofit, or if fulfilling an interlocal agreement.
