House Bill No. introduced by D. Baum and C. Sprunger amends existing laws regarding the documentation required for establishing new or reconstructed highways in Montana. Specifically, it modifies Sections 60-2-209 and 60-4-108 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The bill replaces the term "description and" with "right-of-way" in both sections, emphasizing the need for a right-of-way plan that details the centerline, width, and boundaries of the highway, as well as the ownership information of affected private properties. This change aims to streamline the documentation process for highway projects.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that once the right-of-way plan is filed, no compensation will be assessed for buildings or improvements made on the land after the filing date. It also establishes that the highway location will become ineffective one year after the filing if no action to condemn or acquire the property has been initiated. The bill includes a provision stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1(1): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1(2): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1(3): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1(4): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1(5): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_1: 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(1): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(10): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(11): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(2): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(3): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(4): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(5): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(6): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(7): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(8): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2(9): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_2: 60-2-209, 60-4-108