This bill confirms Heather Hoyer's appointment to Montana's Board of Regents of Higher Education. The resolution formally approves the governor's selection of Hoyer to serve a term ending February 1, 2032. By passing this measure, the Senate completes the required confirmation process for the appointee. The bill directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to the Secretary of State and the governor.
This bill confirms the governor's appointment of Chell Little to the Montana Board of Massage Therapy. It authorizes the Senate to consent to Little's appointment for a term ending July 1, 2026, as required by state law. Once confirmed, the resolution will be sent to the Secretary of State and the governor to finalize the appointment process. The legislation directly affects the regulatory board overseeing massage therapy practitioners in Montana.
This bill confirms the governor's appointment of Daniel Trost to serve as a member of Montana's Board of Investments. The resolution formally approves Trost's selection for a term ending on January 2, 2029, following the standard appointment process outlined in state law. Once confirmed, the Senate will send copies of this resolution to the Secretary of State and the governor to complete the official appointment procedure. This action directly affects the state's investment board by adding a new member to its roster.
This bill proposes amending the Montana Constitution to require that sales tax and use tax revenue be used to reduce property taxes for public schools and the Montana University System. The amendment would only allow the legislature to redirect these funds to other purposes if it receives a three-fourths vote from each house. If approved by voters, the change would take effect on July 1, 2027, and would limit the statewide sales tax rate to 4%. The measure requires a two-thirds legislative vote to pass and would be placed on the November 2026 ballot for public approval.
This bill creates a Montana Emergency Solutions Grant to provide state funding for rapid rehousing programs aimed at individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The legislation appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2025 and $1 million for fiscal year 2026 to the Department of Public Health and Human Services, which must distribute these funds according to existing federal emergency solutions grant guidelines. Eligible recipients can receive rental assistance at up to 150% of fair market rent, but only for program participants with annual incomes below 80% of the area median income. The funds must be fully distributed by the end of each fiscal year, and the bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
This bill confirms the Governor of Montana's appointment of Maggie Peterson to serve as a member of the Board of Investments. The resolution formally approves her selection for a term ending on January 2, 2029, as required by state law. By passing this measure, the Senate completes the appointment process and authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to send official copies of the confirmation to the Secretary of State and the Governor. The bill directly affects the Board of Investments by adding a new member and involves state officials in the administrative confirmation process.
This bill confirms the appointment of Richard Klose to the Montana Board of Veterans' Affairs, making him an official member of the state agency that oversees veterans' services. The resolution formally approves the governor's selection, which was submitted in January 2025, and grants Klose a term of office ending on August 1, 2027. By passing this measure, the Senate completes the required legislative step to validate the appointment under Montana state law. Once confirmed, Klose will serve alongside other board members to help guide policies and decisions affecting veterans in the state.
This bill confirms the appointment of Raina Mortenson to the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education, a role that oversees the state's public colleges and universities. The Senate is formally approving a candidate nominated by the Governor to serve a term ending on July 1, 2025. By passing this resolution, the legislative body completes the required confirmation process for the appointee before they can officially begin their duties. The measure directly impacts the composition of the board that guides higher education policy and administration in Montana.
This bill revises Montana's recreational trail and road access laws to create a special pass for individuals who cannot walk or traverse paths safely without assistance. It requires the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to categorize all public trails into three classes based on accessibility for motorized wheelchairs and establishes a $5 nontransferable recreation pass for people with permanent physical or mental disabilities who use motorized equipment. The pass allows unlimited use of state recreational trails and roads where motorized equipment is permitted, with fees deposited into a dedicated account and application requiring physician certification of nonambulatory status. The bill also sets specific penalties for violations, including fines for failing to display the pass or making false statements during application.
This bill creates a $500 income tax credit for Montana residents who have lived in the state for at least 10 years and earn less than $100,000 annually. To qualify, taxpayers must have resided in Montana for at least seven months during each of the prior 10 years, and the credit applies only to income tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The legislation also requires the revenue interim committee to review this credit, along with other existing tax credits, every eight years to assess whether they should continue or be modified.
This bill proposes a legislative referendum to let Montana voters decide whether to create a new sales tax of up to 4% to reduce property taxes for public schools and the Montana university system. The proposed tax would exempt essential items like groceries, housing, utilities, fuel, healthcare, and financial services to minimize the burden on consumers. If approved by voters in the November 2026 general election, the sales tax would be implemented to fund education while lowering property tax amounts for school districts and universities. The bill requires the full text and title of the measure to appear on the ballot for voters to consider.
This bill confirms the appointment of John Milanovich to the Montana Board of Investments, a state agency that manages public funds and investments. Under Montana law, the governor makes such appointments, but the Senate must review and approve them before they take effect. The resolution formally agrees to Milanovich's appointment for a term ending January 2, 2029, and directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of this confirmation to the Secretary of State and the governor. This is a procedural measure that completes the standard appointment process for a single board member rather than creating new policy or changing existing laws.
