StateMontana

SB 472: Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process

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SB 472 status: Introduced — (S) Veto Override (updated Jun 12, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Potential for more streamlined project compliance.

Risks

  • Reduced penalty structures may weaken deterrence for illegal streambed alterations.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Lower compliance burden for landowners and developers.

Risks

  • Potential for higher future remediation costs if compliance standards are undermined.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides clearer expectations for property owners in permit processes.

Risks

  • No material social impact identified beyond environmental and regulatory shifts.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(S) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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