House Bill 808, known as the Montana Brownfields Revitalization Act, is designed to facilitate the redevelopment of contaminated properties, referred to as brownfields, in Montana. The bill establishes the Montana Brownfields Fund and introduces new definitions and eligibility criteria for brownfield redevelopment projects. It also grants the Department of Environmental Quality the authority to adopt rules for effective implementation of the program. A significant aspect of the bill is the repeal of the Montana Petroleum Brownfields Revitalization Act, which streamlines the legal framework governing brownfield redevelopment and enhances the state's ability to utilize federal funding for remediation efforts.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a corrective action plan process for addressing petroleum storage tank releases, which requires collaboration among owners or operators, local and tribal governments, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill outlines the documentation requirements for expenses related to corrective actions and the reimbursement claims process. Additionally, it mandates the transfer of $200,000 from the general fund to the brownfields site redevelopment fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring financial support for the initiative. Overall, the Montana Brownfields Revitalization Act aims to promote environmental restoration and economic development by effectively managing and redeveloping contaminated sites.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_1: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_2: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(14): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(15): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(16): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(17): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(18): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(19): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(20): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(21): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(22): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(23): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(24): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(25): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(26): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_3: 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(1): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(10): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(11): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(12): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(13): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(14): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(15): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(2): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(3): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(4): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(5): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(6): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(7): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(8): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X(9): 17-7-502, 75-11-309
HB0808_X: 17-7-502, 75-11-309