HB 318: Require appeal process for certain local government health requirements - Montana

HB0318_X(2).pdf → HB0318_X(3).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to clarify that the new appeal process applies to requirements added after a permit is issued, rather than the act requiring the appeal process itself. Additionally, a new category of public health measures was added to allow local boards to collect and maintain health information, and the list of allowable public health services was expanded to include any other reasonable and necessary functions.

Scope change

The scope of the appeal process was refined to specifically cover requirements added post-permit issuance, and the scope of local health board authority was expanded to include data collection and broader public health services.

REQUIREMENT

The title and text were changed to specify that the appeal process applies to requirements added after a permit is issued, clarifying the timing of when appeals can be filed.

A new provision was added allowing local health boards to collect and maintain health information as a public health measure.

The list of public health services was expanded to include any other services considered reasonable and necessary by the local board.

HB0318_2(10).pdf → HB0318_X.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB0318.2 to HB 318 and reclassified as an Enrolled Bill, indicating it has passed both legislative houses and is ready for the governor's signature. The substantive text of the bill regarding local health board powers and sewage disposal appeal processes remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the layout.

Scope change

None; the scope and applicability of the bill remain the same.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB0318.2 to HB 318, and the document status was updated from an authorized print version to an enrolled bill.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the header and page numbering to align with the final enrolled version.

HB0318_1(15).pdf → HB0318_2.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 318.1 to HB 318.2, and its title was slightly altered to clarify that the appeal process applies to requirements added 'for' a sewage disposal system. The most significant substantive change is the insertion of a new appeals mechanism, allowing property owners to challenge local requirements that add costs exceeding $500 or encroach on private property. Additionally, the list of powers for local boards of health was reorganized and expanded to include accepting federal and state funds, proposing fees, and establishing institutional controls for environmental remediation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include an appeals process for property owners and to grant local boards of health new authority to accept funds and establish institutional controls.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new appeals process allowing property owners to challenge local requirements that cost more than $500 to implement or encroach on private property.

Reorganized the list of local board of health powers, adding the ability to accept funds from federal and state sources and to establish institutional controls for environmental remedies.

TECHNICAL

Renumbered the bill from HB 318.1 to HB 318.2 and adjusted the title to clarify the application of the appeal process.

HB0318.001.004_combo_final-not condensed.pdf → HB0318_1(11).pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted to include new substantive provisions regarding water well drilling and expanded the powers of local health boards. Key changes include prohibiting wells that encroach on private property without consent, adding a new appeal process for permit requirements, and granting local boards authority to collaborate with tribes on public health matters.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to explicitly cover water well drilling regulations and formalized the appeal process for local permit requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added a prohibition on drilling water wells if the isolation zone encroaches on adjacent private property without the owner's authorization.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a formal appeal process allowing applicants to challenge permit requirements costing more than $500 that are more stringent than state or local standards.

SCOPE

Granted local health boards new authority to promote cooperation and data sharing with tribes and the Indian Health Service.

TECHNICAL

Reformatted the document header and section numbering to align with the official authorized print version.

HB0318_1(10).pdf → HB0318.001.004_combo_final-not condensed.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reorganized to insert a new appeal process for local health boards to challenge permit requirements that cost over $500. The original text prohibiting new requirements after a permit was removed and replaced with a mechanism allowing owners to appeal if new rules are more stringent than state standards. Formatting changes were also made to standardize the header information.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a blanket prohibition on adding new requirements after a permit to a conditional framework allowing such requirements if they pass a cost-based appeal process.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for regulations to include an appeal process where property owners can challenge new permit requirements costing more than $500 if they are more stringent than state standards.

Removed the previous absolute prohibition on local governments adding any requirements to a sewage disposal system after a permit was issued.

TECHNICAL

Reordered the bill text to place the new appeal process provisions before the list of local board powers and corrected formatting inconsistencies in the header.

HB0318_1(8).pdf → HB0318_1(9).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill's sponsor list was updated to remove two legislators (S. Demarois and S. Fyant) and add J. Sooktis, reflecting changes in the legislative team responsible for introducing the bill. No substantive policy, funding, or eligibility changes were identified in this excerpt.

TECHNICAL

The list of bill sponsors was altered to remove S. Demarois and S. Fyant and add J. Sooktis.

HB0318_1(5).pdf → HB0318_1(6).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was amended to add four new sponsors (S. Demarois, S. Fyant, and J. Sooktis) to the existing sponsor L. Brewster. This change expands the legislative coalition supporting the bill, potentially increasing its chances of passage by demonstrating broader bipartisan or cross-party support.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope, applicability, or policy provisions.

TECHNICAL

Added three new sponsors (S. Demarois, S. Fyant, and J. Sooktis) to the bill's sponsor list, expanding the group of legislators introducing the measure.

LC1475.pdf → HB0318_1.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from LC 1475 to HB 318 and updated with a new sponsor, L. Brewster. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new provision allowing local boards of health to actively provide, implement, facilitate, or encourage public health services, expanding their operational authority beyond passive roles.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly authorize local boards of health to take proactive steps in public health service delivery.

REQUIREMENT

Added authority for local boards of health to provide, implement, facilitate, or encourage public health services.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill title from LC 1475 to HB 318 and changed the listed sponsor to L. Brewster.

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