HB 122: Revise right-of-way laws - Montana

HB0122_2(12).pdf → HB0122_X.pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, removing draft formatting and adding official certification signatures. The core policy change expands the scope of the right-of-way law to explicitly include natural gas pipelines alongside existing utility lines like telegraph, telephone, electric, and broadband lines.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly authorize the installation of natural gas pipelines on public roads, streets, and highways, whereas the previous draft text did not clearly list natural gas pipelines in the definition of authorized facilities.

SCOPE

The definition of authorized utility lines was updated to explicitly include 'natural gas pipelines' to ensure they are legally covered under the right-of-way laws.

The text was streamlined to remove redundant phrases like 'broadband' in certain clauses while retaining the new 'natural gas pipeline' designation, clarifying the list of permitted infrastructure.

TECHNICAL

Official enrollment markings were added, including certification by the Chief Clerk, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.

Draft-specific formatting, such as line numbers and the 'HB0122.2' version identifier, were removed to reflect the final, clean version of the bill.

HB0122_1(7).pdf → HB0122_2(8).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was updated from HB 122.1 to HB0122.2, and the header formatting was adjusted to place the year '2025' on a separate line above the legislature designation. These are purely technical and formatting changes with no impact on the bill's substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 122.1 to HB0122.2, and the document header was restructured to display the year on its own line.

HB0122_2(7).pdf → HB0122_1(7).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was updated from HB 122.2 to HB 122.1, and the year 2025 was removed from the header. These are technical formatting and numbering adjustments rather than substantive policy changes.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 122.2 to HB 122.1, and the year 2025 was removed from the document header.

HB0122_1(6).pdf → HB0122_2(7).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was updated from HB 122.1 to HB0122.2, and the year header was restructured to place '2025' before the legislature designation. These are technical formatting adjustments that do not alter the bill's substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

The bill identifier was changed from 'HB 122.1' to 'HB0122.2', and the year '2025' was moved to appear before the '69th Legislature' text in the header.

HB0122_2(6).pdf → HB0122_1(6).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was changed from HB 122.2 to HB 122.1, indicating this is a revised version of the legislation. The year 2025 and the designation of the 69th Legislature remained consistent. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements, were identified in this specific text snippet.

TECHNICAL

The bill identifier was updated from HB 122.2 to HB 122.1, reflecting a revision in the legislative process.

HB0122_2(3).pdf → HB0122_2(4).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was amended to remove a redundant 'oo' and the word 'r' from a list of infrastructure types, likely resulting from a typo or formatting error during drafting. This change cleans up the text without altering the bill's legal meaning or policy intent.

TECHNICAL

Removed a stray 'oo' and the letter 'r' from a list of allowed infrastructure projects, correcting a likely drafting error.

HB0122_1(5).pdf → HB0122_2.pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text includes minor formatting adjustments, such as changing the bill number format and adding a stray 'oo' in the list of infrastructure types. These changes do not alter the substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements of the legislation.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting corrections were made to the header and a typographical error ('oo') was inserted into the list of infrastructure types.

LC1473.pdf → HB0122_1.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from LC 1473 to HB 122 and the sponsor was identified as L. Brewster. These are technical and administrative updates that do not alter the bill's substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

Bill number changed from LC 1473 to HB 122

Sponsor name added as L. Brewster

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