Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Governor's appointment of Corey Welter to the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Upon adoption, it allows Mr. Welter to serve a term ending January 2, 2029, as a member of the board.
Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Governor's appointment of Barbara Skelton to the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. The Montana Senate's approval allows Ms. Skelton to serve a term ending January 1, 2027.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 98 confirms the governor's appointment of Mac McDermott to the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. This resolution grants the Senate's consent for Mr. McDermott to serve a term ending January 2, 2029.
Maddy summarySR 95 is a procedural resolution by the Montana Senate. It confirms the Governor's appointment of Jeffrey Wivholm to serve as a member of the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation for a term ending January 2, 2029.
Maddy summarySB 23 revises railroad accident reporting requirements for companies operating in Montana. The bill amends current law to empower the Public Service Commission to adopt rules that set specific thresholds for when a railroad accident must be reported. This grants the Commission the authority to define the criteria for reportable incidents, rather than requiring companies to report every accident. The changes directly affect railroad companies operating in the state and the Public Service Commission.
Maddy summarySB 212, known as the "Right to Compute Act," generally revises laws related to technology. It establishes a fundamental right for individuals to own and use computational resources, asserting that government restrictions on this right must be limited and narrowly tailored to a compelling public interest. The bill also requires deployers of critical artificial intelligence systems that control critical infrastructure facilities to develop a risk management policy. This affects individuals and entities using technology, as well as those responsible for managing AI in essential services.
Maddy summarySB 22 extends the timeline for holding hearings on motor carrier certificate applications from 60 to 90 days after receiving a protest or hearing request. It directly affects Class D motor carriers (and Class A/E carriers) applying for certificates, as well as the Public Service Commission handling these applications. The key change modifies Section 69-12-321, MCA, to allow more time for review before hearings occur. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 51 requires telecommunications providers to register with Montana's Public Service Commission before offering services in the state. Providers must submit detailed information including contact details, business ownership structure, service descriptions, use of universal service funds, and any recent penalties from other jurisdictions. The Public Service Commission gains authority to create implementing rules and may waive certain registration requirements. This bill directly affects all telecommunications companies operating in Montana, mandating updated transparency and compliance standards for their registration process.
