Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to remove the right of first refusal for incumbent electric utilities in Montana. The bill proposes the repeal of two specific sections of the Montana Code Annotated: Section 69-5-201, which contains definitions related to this right, and Section 69-5-202, which outlines the right of first refusal itself.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for an immediate effective date upon passage and approval, ensuring that the changes take effect without delay. This legislative action reflects a shift in policy regarding the rights of electric utilities in the state.