Resolution supporting increased transmission capacity in Montana
HJ 15 is a joint resolution from the Montana Legislature that expresses support for increasing electric transmission capacity. It states that upgrading and expanding transmission infrastructure, both within Montana and across state borders, is essential for ensuring affordable and reliable electricity service and stable economic growth for Montanans. The resolution directs copies to be sent to various governors, state and federal energy commissions, and rural electric cooperatives.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 25, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican32
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
44
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 6, 2025
Introduced
(H) Filed with Secretary of State
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (99-1)
house
Apr 22, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (50-0)
senate
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
(S) Returned to House with Amendments
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Energy, Technology & Federal Relations
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Energy, Technology & Federal Relations
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Energy, Technology & Federal Relations
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Kmetz
RRepublican
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