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Bill would remove expired coal‑closure contingency language for school block grants
Senate Education Committee
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Summary
Sen. Daniel Emrich presented SB 36 to strike expired contingency provisions tied to a coal‑fired generating unit closure and to restore original 2017 block grant distribution mechanics; MTSBA supported the change, citing Colstrip's reliance on block grants.
Senate Bill 36 would remove expired contingency language related to the closure of a coal‑fired generating unit and amend school‑funding statutes to return to the original 2017 block grant requirements for distribution timing.
Sponsor Senator Daniel Emrich said the contingencies were tied to…
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