This bill amends the requirements for filing documents related to the establishment of new or reconstructed highways in Montana. Specifically, it modifies Section 60-2-209 to replace the term "description and" with "right-of-way" in reference to the plans that must be filed by the department when establishing the location, width, and lines of highways or controlled-access facilities. The new language emphasizes the need for a right-of-way plan that includes detailed information about private property affected by the highway, such as ownership, boundaries, and parcel numbers.

Additionally, Section 60-4-108 is amended to align with these changes, replacing "description and" with "right-of-way" in the context of compensation for property affected by the highway plans. The bill clarifies that no compensation will be assessed for buildings or improvements made after the right-of-way plan is filed, and it establishes that the highway location will become ineffective one year after filing if no action to condemn or acquire the property has been initiated. The act is set to 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
HB0387_X(1): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(2): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(3): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(4): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(5): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(6): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(7): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X(8): 60-2-209, 60-4-108
HB0387_X: 60-2-209, 60-4-108