House Bill No. introduced by J. Fitzpatrick proposes the transfer of the State Building Energy Conservation Program from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Architecture and Engineering Division of the Department of Administration. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-615, and 90-4-616, to reflect this change. Notably, the term "department" is replaced with "division" throughout the relevant sections, indicating the new administrative structure. Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Environmental Quality to retain certain federal funding, specifically from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, for activities consistent with federal requirements.

The bill also introduces a new section that outlines the retention of federal funds allocated to the energy conservation program, ensuring that these funds can be used for specific activities as guided by federal regulations. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management of energy conservation efforts in state buildings while ensuring that federal resources are appropriately utilized.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(1): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(2): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(3): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(4): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(5): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(6): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1(7): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_1: 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(1): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-615, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(2): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-615, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(3): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-615, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(4): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(5): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(6): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(7): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(8): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2(9): 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-616
HB0217_2: 90-4-602, 90-4-605, 90-4-607, 90-4-615, 90-4-616