Montana House Bill 676 - This could sell off 1.25M acres of State Trust Lands - that's almost 25%!!! This is not the Homesteading Bill

[INMT]

I see @Eric Albus voted yes. It’d be interesting to hear his take on it.

 

[Brad]

In some ways this reminds me of the dismantling of Montana Power that the Republicans spearheaded in the 90's - all with legislation written and handed to them by Enron.

 

[BuzzH]

In some ways this reminds me of the dismantling of Montana Power that the Republicans spearheaded in the 90's - all with legislation written and handed to them by Enron.

If there was ever a case to point out to R's as an example of "FAFO" that's it...they found out.

I agree, this bill isn't a lot different. Now to see if they want relearn the "find out" part again because they're definitely "f-ing around".

 

[Brad]

If there was ever a case to point out to R's as an example of "FAFO" that's it...they found out.

I agree, this bill isn't a lot different. Now to see if they want relearn the find out part again.

Yup - and we the people pay the price for their ignorance per usual...

 

[Brad]

I just fired off an email to my legislator...

 

[Forkyfinder]

In some ways this reminds me of the dismantling of Montana Power that the Republicans spearheaded in the 90's - all with legislation written and handed to them by Enron.

Can you provide a link? Curious about more details there...

 

[Southern Elk]

How can I find the voting results on this?

 

[Brad]

Can you provide a link? Curious about more details there...

Enron's demise adds irony to energy saga

Friday, November 30, 2001 Missoulian Editorial SUMMARY: The energy-trading company that helped spook Montana into deregulating electricity has come undone.

missoulian.com

https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=9540&context=etd

CASE STUDY: ENERGY

Francis Kimberly thinks he knows a thing or two about what’s wrong with corporate America. As an original investor in Northern Natural Gas, the firm that later became Enron Corp., he watched …

www.chicagotribune.com

Enron: 1997 -- Press Release

And on, and on. Google is your friend

 

[INMT]

How can I find the voting results on this?

Bill tracking in Montana - HB 676 (2025 legislative session) - FastDemocracy

Generally revise state land and water laws

fastdemocracy.com

Click on the March 7 vote. Results pop up

 

[Luke_with_a_lab]

I see @Eric Albus voted yes. It’d be interesting to hear his take on it.

Sure would be interesting to hear his rational.

 

[INMT]

Sent a thank you to my rep for voting no and a message to my senator asking for a no vote.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Enron's demise adds irony to energy saga

Friday, November 30, 2001 Missoulian Editorial SUMMARY: The energy-trading company that helped spook Montana into deregulating electricity has come undone.

missoulian.com

https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=9540&context=etd

CASE STUDY: ENERGY

Francis Kimberly thinks he knows a thing or two about what’s wrong with corporate America. As an original investor in Northern Natural Gas, the firm that later became Enron Corp., he watched …

www.chicagotribune.com

Enron: 1997 -- Press Release

And on, and on. Google is your friend

Many compromises, much bridges!