Montana SenateSB 472
Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process
Passed 6–5Crossed party linesClose
What it does: On the version voted Apr 30, 2025: Raises the daily civil penalty for violating the 310 stream-permit law from $500 to $5,000, with total limits of $100,000 for a first violation and $250,000 for a second, none after; exempts forest practices allowed under state law. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: do_pass
The tally
Yes 6 · No 5 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Butch GillespieR9Yes
- Wylie GaltR39Yes
The full roll (11)
Yes 6
No 5
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.