Establish the Montana railroad crossing clarity act
HB 933, the "Montana Railroad Crossing Clarity Act," would establish a framework for utilities to place infrastructure within railroad rights-of-way and adjacent railroad land. It outlines an application process requiring utilities to provide notice, project drawings, and a certificate of insurance to railroads. The bill sets limits on the one-time crossing fees and potential annual fees that utilities would pay for these crossings. Utilities could commence construction 30 days after a complete application, unless a railroad objects due to safety concerns, with provisions for dispute resolution.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action May 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
LC2693.pdf
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HB0933_1.pdf
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill's header was updated to reflect its official designation as HB 933.1 instead of LC 2693, and the document footer was changed to indicate it is an authorized print version. A new procedural requirement was added mandating that utility crossing applications be sent to railroads via registered/certified mail or electronic confirmation, ensuring a verifiable record of submission.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title and version number from LC 2693 to HB 933.1 throughout the document headers and footers.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new requirement that utility crossing applications must be submitted to railroads using registered or certified mail or through mutually agreed electronic confirmation of receipt.
Floor votes · House Apr 4, 2025
How they voted
100–0
Passed
Total votes 100
Apr 4, 2025
D
Democratic42
100% Yea
R
Republican58
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Apr 4, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (100-0)
house
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Transportation
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Transportation
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Transportation
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Neil Duram
RRepublican
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