StateMontana

HB 368: Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units

Gary ParryEnacted

HB 368 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 17, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Potential for continued operational efficiency of current energy infrastructure

Risks

  • Possible reduction in regulatory oversight of industrial water usage
  • Potential strain on local water resources

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Supports continued viability of existing coal-fired generation facilities
  • Provides regulatory clarity for energy providers

Risks

  • Potential for increased costs related to water resource mitigation

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential stabilization of energy supply
  • Protects jobs associated with existing power generation

Risks

  • Community concern regarding long-term impact on water availability
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based solely on summary; full text was not provided

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Where it stands

Chapter Number Assigned

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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