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Bill to coordinate water‑use reviews and subdivision planning advances after stakeholder work
Summary
HB 681 would require notice‑of‑intent for exempt wells and let DNRC water information be used during subdivision review. Proponents said it reduces uncertainty for developers and gives counties technical water analysis earlier; opponents sought changes to timeframes for notices.
Representative John Fitzpatrick told the Local Government Committee that House Bill 681 is a coordination bill intended to align the Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, the Sanitation and Subdivision Act (DEQ) and the Water Use Act (DNRC). The core change is replacing a post‑drilling notice of completion with a pre‑drilling notice of intent for many exempt wells, so water‑availability information can…
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