2015 Legislative Resolutions

BACKGROUND The Governor is proposing a plan to address critical issues in the state’s ability to provide mental health services to individuals with severe and disabling mental illness. The proposal creates a funding and programmatic framework for strengthening services. The specific items in the proposal span the continuum of care…

BACKGROUND Affordable broadband access is important for creating high-paying jobs in cities and providing internet access for educational institutions. Broadband connectivity, however, is only available at high prices, when available at all. A public broadband infrastructure investment would stimulate private sector service delivery. ACTION The League will support legislation to…

BACKGROUND When a developer proposes a residential subdivision, the developer as part of the approval of that subdivision is required to dedicate either a percentage of the land for parkland or a cash-in-lieu payment that is equal to the fair market value of the unsubdivided, unimproved land. (76-3-621, MCA). The…

BACKGROUND More cities in Montana are being classified as Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (“MS4”) cities for purposes of stormwater regulations under EPA and MTDEQ.   Under the federal law, MS4 cities are required to use best management practices to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff. MTDEQ is responsible for issuing general permits…