This bill aims to revise the existing alternative fuel tax laws by introducing a new licensing requirement for alternative fuel dealers. It establishes a tax on hydrogen fuel and other alternative fuels, which will be calculated based on the gasoline gallon equivalency. The bill also includes updated definitions relevant to alternative fuels and their taxation, ensuring clarity and consistency in the application of these laws.

Additionally, the bill amends multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 15-70-123 through 15-70-718, to incorporate these changes and provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation and taxation of alternative fuels. The amendments are designed to facilitate the growth of alternative fuel markets while ensuring that they are subject to appropriate taxation comparable to traditional fuels. The bill also outlines effective dates for the implementation of these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB0823_1.pdf: 15-70-123, 15-70-124, 15-70-701, 15-70-702, 15-70-703, 15-70-704, 15-70-705, 15-70-706, 15-70-707, 15-70-711, 15-70-712, 15-70-713, 15-70-714, 15-70-715, 15-70-716, 15-70-717, 15-70-718
HB0823_2.pdf: 15-70-123, 15-70-124, 15-70-701, 15-70-702, 15-70-703, 15-70-704, 15-70-705, 15-70-706, 15-70-707, 15-70-711, 15-70-712, 15-70-713, 15-70-714, 15-70-715, 15-70-716, 15-70-717, 15-70-718
Amended: 15-70-123, 15-70-124, 15-70-701, 15-70-702, 15-70-703, 15-70-704, 15-70-705, 15-70-706, 15-70-707, 15-70-711, 15-70-712, 15-70-713, 15-70-714, 15-70-715, 15-70-716, 15-70-717, 15-70-718
Introduced: 15-70-123, 15-70-124, 15-70-701, 15-70-702, 15-70-703, 15-70-704, 15-70-705, 15-70-706, 15-70-707, 15-70-711, 15-70-712, 15-70-713, 15-70-714, 15-70-715, 15-70-716, 15-70-717, 15-70-718