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Committee hears cleanup bill for Montana Land Use Planning Act; supporters say fixes are technical
Summary
SB 121 is a cleanup to the Montana Land Use Planning Act implementing technical clarifications on definitions, public notice, annexation and extraterritorial jurisdiction; supporters including city planners and the League of Cities and Towns called the changes necessary to continue implementation, while some rural/ETJ residents voiced concerns about annexation authority.
Senator Forrest Mandeville presented SB 121 as a cleanup to the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MALUPA) enacted last session. He said the bill adds definitions (including "development application"), clarifies public notice language, requires a land‑use plan before annexation, refines cross references to extraterritorial jurisdiction and preserves existing planning boards in communities that wish to continue them.
Supporters included Kelly…
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