MontanaCities could use special districts to fund water treatment projects
Cities and towns could fund water and wastewater treatment projects through special districts that charge property owners, when the public interest or convenience requires it.
What it does
When the public interest or convenience requires it, cities and towns could use special improvement districts to build or expand water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Argument forUsing district charges and bonds could give cities a way to pay for needed water and wastewater treatment projects.
Argument againstDistrict property owners could face charges to help pay for water and wastewater treatment projects, including facility expansions.
More detail
Cities and towns could use special improvement districts to buy, build, or rebuild treatment facilities. This covers water and wastewater treatment facilities and expansions of existing facilities. Districts can charge property owners to help pay for projects. The public interest or convenience must require use of this authority. If it becomes law, the measure would take effect on July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29(LC) Draft Ready for DeliveryLatest
- Oct 6(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 2(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 1(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Sep 25(LC) Draft in Edit
- Sep 24(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 21(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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