House Bill 122 amends Section 69-4-101 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the scope of utility lines and facilities that can utilize public right-of-way to include natural gas pipelines. The bill authorizes telegraph, telephone, electric light, electric power line corporations, public bodies, and other entities to install necessary infrastructure for the distribution of electricity and natural gas along public roads, streets, and highways.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of "natural gas" in various contexts, allowing for the construction of natural gas pipelines alongside existing utility lines. Additionally, the language has been revised to replace terms such as "incommode" with "inconvenience" to better reflect the intent of the law regarding public safety and the use of public spaces. The bill also clarifies that the construction of these utilities must not endanger the public and does not restrict the powers of city or town councils.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 69-4-101
HB0122_1(1): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(2): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(3): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(4): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(5): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(6): 69-4-101
HB0122_1(7): 69-4-101
HB0122_1: 69-4-101
HB0122_2(1): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(10): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(11): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(12): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(2): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(3): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(4): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(5): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(6): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(7): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(8): 69-4-101
HB0122_2(9): 69-4-101
HB0122_2: 69-4-101
HB0122_X(1): 69-4-101
HB0122_X(2): 69-4-101
HB0122_X(3): 69-4-101
HB0122_X(4): 69-4-101
HB0122_X(5): 69-4-101
HB0122_X: 69-4-101