LC 1373 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Provide removal of structures in streambeds

This bill requires property owners or entities with structures (like dams or bridges) in natural, perennial streams to either remove them within one year after stopping use or pay a $5,000 fee plus provide a bond covering removal and stream restoration costs. It directly affects anyone maintaining structures in Montana's streams, including landowners, developers, or businesses. The key mechanism sets a clear deadline for removal or mandates financial security ($5,000 fee + bond) to ensure stream restoration. The law defines "stream" as natural, perennial waterways, their beds, and immediate banks, and directs its implementation under Montana's existing water code.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 14, 2024 Last action May 20, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
0
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.