Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ74: Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state
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 examining water reuse; 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 EXAMINING WATER REUSE; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, Montana's water resources are of exceptional quality and are a valuable resource to the residents of the state; and WHEREAS, water reuse, also known as water recycling, is a process in which wastewater is purified for a designated beneficial freshwater purpose; and WHEREAS, the potential uses of recycled water include agricultural, industrial, and municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, water reuse is a tool to promote sustainable and resilient water supplies and protect environmentally sensitive resources; and WHEREAS, there may exist technical, regulatory, financial, and educational roadblocks preventing the implementation of water reuse programs in Montana; and WHEREAS, individualizing levels of treatment for specific uses is more cost and energy efficient than a standardized treatment approach; and WHEREAS, opportunities for water reuse may be underexplored in Montana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA - 1 - Authorized Print Version - HJ 74 ENROLLED BILL 69th Legislature HJ 74 (2) analyze existing …
Sponsors
- Carter, Bob (D, 96) · primary sponsor
- Galt, Wylie (R, 39)
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): 33 yea, 17 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 35 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 28, 2025): 63 yea, 37 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 25, 2025): 65 yea, 35 nay, passed
Subjects: Interim Study Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJ74?
- HJ74 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Study resolution analyzing water re-use in the state.
- What does HJ74 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 examining water reuse; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ74?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (H) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ74?
- Carter, Bob (D, 96), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJ74?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2859
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