This bill revises the laws governing rural improvement districts in Montana, specifically allowing for the creation of districts aimed at maintaining existing public improvements. It introduces provisions for property owners to petition for the establishment of such districts and removes the requirement for a petition if all property owners in the proposed area waive their right to protest the district's creation. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which the board of county commissioners can create a district, including the percentage of property owner consent required for road maintenance districts.

Key amendments include the addition of language that explicitly allows for the maintenance of existing public improvements, as well as changes to the petition requirements for creating a district. The bill modifies existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these updates, including adjustments to the processes for resolutions of intention, notices, and the authority of the board of county commissioners to order improvements or maintenance. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for establishing rural improvement districts while ensuring that local property owners have a say in the creation and maintenance of public improvements in their areas.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113
HB0159_1(1): 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113
HB0159_1(2): 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113
HB0159_1(3): 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113
HB0159_1(4): 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113
HB0159_1: 7-12-2102, 7-12-2103, 7-12-2105, 7-12-2113