Gov. Gianforte Signs Montana Water Rights Bill Into Law

Governor signs water rights bill into law

FORT BENTON Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 441 into law on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, clarifying water rights for residents across the state. Governor signs water rights bill into lawThe legislation, called "Align Provisional Water Rights with Final Decrees," was signed at the Visitor Center in Fort Benton.State Representative Russ Miner, Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, and representatives from the Department of Natural Resources & C…

Gov. Gianforte signs Montana water rights bill into law

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 441 into law on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, clarifying water rights for residents across the state.The legislation, called "Align Provisional Water Rights with Final Decrees," was signed at the Visitor Center in Fort Benton.State Representative Russ Miner, Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, and representatives from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation attended the signing ceremony.The new law make…

Governor Gianforte Protects Water Users, Improves Water Administration in Montana

FORT BENTON, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law tha