Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HB680: Generally revise trade and commerce laws
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2025
What the bill says
An act generally revising trade and commerce laws; revising contract term limits for the montana heritage preservation and development commission; amending section 22-3-1003, mca; and providing an immediate effective date.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING TRADE AND COMMERCE LAWS; REVISING CONTRACT TERM LIMITS FOR THE MONTANA HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 22-3-1003, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 1. Section 22-3-1003, MCA, is amended to read: "22-3-1003. Powers of commission -- contracts -- rules. (1) (a) The Montana heritage preservation and development commission may contract with private organizations to assist in carrying out the purpose of 22-3-1001. The term of a contract may not exceed 20 years. (b) The provisions of Title 18 may not be construed as prohibiting contracts under this section from being let by direct negotiation. The contracts may be entered into directly with a vendor and are not subject to state procurement laws. (c) Architectural and engineering review and approval do not apply to the historic renovation projects or projects at historic sites unless stated in specific state appropriations for construction permitted under the commission's jurisdiction. (d) The contracts must provide for the payment of prevailing wages. (e) A contract for supplies or services, or both, may be negotiated in accordance with commission rules. (f) Management activities must be undertaken to encourage the operation of properties in a manner that results in economic stability. (g) Contracts may include the lease of property managed by the commission. Provisions for the renewal of a contract …
Sponsors
- Walsh, Ken (R, 69) · primary sponsor
- Tezak, Tony (R, 35)
Latest actions
- : Chapter Number Assigned
- : (H) Signed by Governor
- : (H) Transmitted to Governor
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (S) Returned to House
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
Votes
- Do Concur (April 28, 2025): 45 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 25, 2025): 41 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 7, 2025): 96 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 93 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Trade Regulations and Competition, Economic Development, Public Contracts
Common questions
- What is HB680?
- HB680 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Generally revise trade and commerce laws.
- What does HB680 do?
- In its own words: An act generally revising trade and commerce laws; revising contract term limits for the montana heritage preservation and development commission; amending section 22-3-1003, mca; and providing an immediate effective date.
- What is the status of HB680?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2025. Latest action: Chapter Number Assigned (May 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB680?
- Walsh, Ken (R, 69), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB680?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3617
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