Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HB756: Revise criteria for historic grant preservation program
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2025
What the bill says
An act revising the montana museums act of 2020; revising the criteria used to make recommendations for grants awarded under the historic preservation grant program; and amending section 22-3-1306, mca.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT REVISING THE MONTANA MUSEUMS ACT OF 2020; REVISING THE CRITERIA USED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANTS AWARDED UNDER THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM; AND AMENDING SECTION 22-3-1306, MCA. Section 1. Section 22-3-1306, MCA, is amended to read: "22-3-1306. Priorities for funding -- rulemaking. (1) The department of commerce shall make recommendations for grants awarded under the historic preservation grant program to eligible entities for the preservation of historic sites, historical societies, or history museums in the state. (2) Projects funded under this section must provide that a significant portion of the facility be open to public access and use. Projects that confer only a private a limited public benefit are not eligible. (3) The recommendations must be based on competitive criteria created by the department, as guided by the legislature. The criteria may include: (a) the degree to which the project will protect: (i) the building envelope, consisting of the structure's walls, roof, doors and windows, and foundation; and (ii) its internal utility systems, including electricity, plumbing, and heat; (b) the degree of economic stimulus or economic activity, including job creation and work creation for Montana contractors and service workers; (b)(c) the purpose of the project, including whether it provides features that establish or enhance security, climate control, or fire protection for museums or address infrastructure, maintenance, or …
Sponsors
- Fitzpatrick, John (R, 76) · primary sponsor
- Esp, John (R, 29)
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) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
Votes
- Do Concur (April 22, 2025): 44 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 18, 2025): 40 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 7, 2025): 67 yea, 32 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 6, 2025): 66 yea, 33 nay, passed
Subjects: Arts, State Government
Common questions
- What is HB756?
- HB756 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Revise criteria for historic grant preservation program.
- What does HB756 do?
- In its own words: An act revising the montana museums act of 2020; revising the criteria used to make recommendations for grants awarded under the historic preservation grant program; and amending section 22-3-1306, mca.
- What is the status of HB756?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2025. Latest action: Chapter Number Assigned (May 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB756?
- Fitzpatrick, John (R, 76), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB756?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2596
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