Constitutional amendment for sales tax to fund K-12 education

This bill proposes amending the Montana Constitution to allow a statewide 4% sales and use tax specifically to reduce property taxes for K-12 education. If approved by voters, the amendment would require the legislature to dedicate the revenue from this tax to lowering property taxes for school funding, unless a three-fourths vote in both legislative chambers decides otherwise. The measure would take effect on July 1, 2027, and requires a two-thirds legislative vote to pass before appearing on the November 2026 ballot for public approval.