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Committee executes wide-ranging executive action: several bills passed, many tabled or amended
Summary
The House Local Government Committee considered dozens of bills in executive session; several measures passed as amended, several were tabled, and others advanced to handlers (carriers). Recorded outcomes include passage of SB 121 (to committee), SB 243 (passed), SB 243-related amendments, and the tabling of SB 266 and SB 363.
During a lengthy executive session the House Local Government Committee took action on numerous senate bills, voting on amendments and final concurrence on several measures while tabling others for further work.
Notable outcomes recorded in committee minutes and roll calls included: a concurrence and referral of Senate Bill 121 (as amended) to committee; adoption of amendments and passage of Senate Bill 243 (as amended); passage of Senate Bill 243's amendment package and concurrence on SB 243 as amended; passage of a suite of bills that included revisions to local-government impact and zoning rules in several instances; and the tabling of bills such as SB 266 (triplex/fourplex mandate) and SB 363 (tourist-home definition) after substantive testimony and questions.
Several bills advanced with recorded roll-call tallies in the hearing transcript. Where roll-call totals were read on the record, the committee recorded numeric results and any proxy votes identified by members during the roll calls. For other items the committee used voice votes or unanimous consent. Where committees adopted amendments that added or clarified public-comment procedures (for example changes tied to the Montana Land Use Planning Act packages), the final motions carried by voice or roll call as recorded in the transcript.
Committee chairs and members announced carriers for bills that passed and asked departments to provide additional information on bills that were tabled. Several sponsors said they would work with municipal officials to address outstanding concerns before return to committee.
