Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ44: Interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality
Status: Passed one chamber, May 6, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and water quality; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS, PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, AND WATER QUALITY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, human reproduction is declining around the world, affecting men, women, and children; and WHEREAS, the decline in reproduction is attributed to unhealthy lifestyles and chemicals in the environment; and WHEREAS, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as phthalates, bisphenol A, flame-retardants, and pesticides, interfere with the body's hormonal systems; and WHEREAS, these endocrine-disrupting chemicals are found in toys, plastic drinking bottles, cleaning supplies, house dust, home furniture, electronics, building materials, fragrances, food, food packaging, personal care products, and drinking water; and WHEREAS, exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may contribute to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, asthma, obesity, and early puberty in children; thyroid disorders, breast cancer, diabetes, obesity, and infertility in women; and thyroid disorders, diabetes, obesity, infertility, prostate cancer, and low sperm count in men; and WHEREAS, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products and may affect human health; and WHEREAS, PFAS are mobile, persistent, and bioaccumulative and are not known to degrade in the environment; and WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Quality has …
Sponsors
- Wirth, Zack (R, 17) · primary sponsor
- Gillespie, Bruce "Butch" (R, 9)
Latest actions
- : (H) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 30, 2025): 40 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 41 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 23, 2025): 88 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 22, 2025): 94 yea, 6 nay, passed
Subjects: Water, Environmental Protection, Interim Study Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJ44?
- HJ44 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality.
- What does HJ44 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and water quality; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ44?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (H) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ44?
- Wirth, Zack (R, 17), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJ44?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4346
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