MontanaBill would fund Montana geothermal exploration and research
The bill would direct $500,000 in state general fund money to Montana’s geology bureau for geothermal exploration, mapping, and research starting July 1, 2027.
What it does
The bill would set aside $500,000 in general fund money for the state geology bureau’s geothermal exploration, mapping, and research, for purposes set out in a separate law section.
Argument forThe funding could help the state bureau study geothermal resources through exploration, mapping, and research.
Argument againstUsing $500,000 in general fund money for this work could leave less available for other state needs.
More detail
The bill would set aside $500,000 in general fund money for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. The appropriation goes to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. The money is for purposes established in section 90-3-1301; those purposes are not included here. The appropriation is for the two-year budget period beginning July 1, 2027. The bill 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 16(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 9(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 7(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Oct 2(LC) Draft in Edit
- Oct 1(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 25(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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