Senate Bill 553 proposes significant revisions to state policy laws, particularly focusing on residential development cost sharing and the management of park dedications. The bill allows local governments to require developers to share costs for extending or enhancing capital facilities, thereby alleviating financial burdens on residential developments. It also modifies park dedication requirements, permitting a combination of land and cash donations while ensuring that cash contributions do not exceed the value of the land donation. Additionally, the bill outlines conditions under which local governing bodies can waive park dedication requirements and mandates that cash donations be based on the fair market value of the land.

Moreover, the bill introduces consumer protections regarding airline travel credits by prohibiting expiration dates, limiting fees, and allowing cash redemption under certain conditions. It also updates the Montana Code Annotated by renaming the "Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee" to the "Energy and Technology Interim Committee" and revising definitions related to consumer protection, including the addition of "travel credit." The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability by establishing comprehensive reporting requirements for various state departments and agencies, ensuring that the legislature remains informed on critical issues affecting the state. Overall, SB 553 aims to enhance state policies related to development, energy, and consumer rights.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 30-14-102
SB0553_1(1): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(2): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(3): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(4): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(5): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(6): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(7): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(8): 30-14-102
SB0553_1(9): 30-14-102
SB0553_1: 30-14-102
SB0553_2(1): 30-14-102
SB0553_2(2): 30-14-102
SB0553_2(3): 30-14-102
SB0553_2(4): 30-14-102
SB0553_2(5): 30-14-102
SB0553_2: 30-14-102
SB0553_3(1): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(10): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(11): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(12): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(2): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(3): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(4): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(5): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(6): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(7): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(8): 30-14-102
SB0553_3(9): 30-14-102
SB0553_3: 30-14-102
SB0553_X(1): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(10): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(11): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(2): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(3): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(4): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(5): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(6): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(7): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(8): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X(9): 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301
SB0553_X: 5-5-202, 5-5-230, 5-11-222, 10-4-310, 17-7-214, 30-14-102, 69-1-222, 69-8-402, 76-3-621, 85-1-501, 90-3-1301