This bill (LC 1909) proposed revisions to the school facility trust fund structure but died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. It was assigned to a drafter on November 22, 2024, and placed on hold before ultimately failing to advance. As a procedural draft that never became law, it did not establish any new policies or affect any entities. No specific provisions or mechanisms were enacted, as the bill did not progress beyond the drafting stage.
This bill (LC 3361) aimed to revise land use regulations specifically for energy projects, but it never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The bill's title indicates it would have changed how local governments manage zoning and permitting for energy infrastructure, potentially affecting developers and communities near such projects. However, the bill "died in process" on May 27, 2025, meaning no specific provisions were ever debated or enacted, and no concrete policy changes were implemented. As a draft that did not move forward, it has no current effect on land use laws or energy development.
This bill aimed to revise trapping laws but was abandoned before becoming law. It never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its progress was halted in February 2025 and formally terminated in May 2025. No specific provisions or affected groups can be identified, as the bill did not proceed to committee or floor action. The legislative process for LC 3386 ended with the draft being "died in process" on May 27, 2025.
LC 1874 proposed revisions to the state's shared equity housing program, which assists low-income families in purchasing homes while maintaining affordability through ownership shares. The bill aimed to update program rules but was never enacted, as it died in the legislative process after being placed on hold in December 2024. No specific policy changes were implemented, as the draft was abandoned before reaching a vote. The bill directly affected potential homebuyers in the shared equity program but never became law.
This bill (LC 3254) proposed requiring Montana state agencies to give preference to products made in Montana or the United States when using state procurement funds. It would have directly affected state purchasing decisions and businesses selling goods to the state. The bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and never became law.
This bill (LC 1998) aimed to revise state laws governing the reimbursement process for university student fees, directly affecting students and public universities. However, the bill was assigned a drafter in November 2024 but died in process by May 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or committee consideration. The context provided does not include the specific proposed changes to the reimbursement process, such as eligibility criteria, timelines, or funding mechanisms. Without the full bill text or legislative details, concrete policy changes cannot be summarized.
Bill LC 3506, titled "Generally revise tax laws," was drafted in December 2024 but was placed on hold and later died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, so no specific tax revisions, provisions, or affected groups were defined. As a result, it implemented no concrete policy changes or mechanisms. The legislative record confirms the bill was inactive and never introduced for debate or voting.
This bill (LC 3380) was titled "Generally revise tax laws" but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The legislative process shows it was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025. No specific tax provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms were detailed in the available context. As the bill did not progress to committee or floor consideration, no concrete policy changes were proposed or enacted. Therefore, a substantive summary of its content or impact cannot be provided.
This bill (LC 3600) proposed broad revisions to laws governing public retirement systems, but it did not advance to become law. The bill was drafted in late 2024 but died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, meaning no specific policy changes were enacted. As a substantive bill (not procedural), it would have affected public employees and retirement systems, but no concrete provisions were finalized. The legislative record shows no further action was taken after the draft was placed on hold.
This bill (LC 1878) proposed changes to residential and commercial property tax rates, which would have directly affected property owners and businesses paying these taxes. The bill's title indicates it aimed to revise how property taxes are calculated or structured, though no specific mechanisms were detailed in the available context. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was placed on hold and ultimately died in process on May 27, 2025. Therefore, no actual policy changes were implemented through this bill.
LC 3251, titled "Revise laws regarding right to repair," was assigned a drafter in December 2024 but died in process in May 2025 without advancing to committee or floor consideration. The bill's title indicates it aimed to amend existing laws related to consumer repair rights, but no specific provisions or mechanisms were defined in the available context. Since the bill never progressed beyond drafting, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be identified. This bill did not become law or undergo voting.
This bill (LC 3288) proposed changing the residency requirements for candidates running for elected office. It would have altered the specific length of time a candidate must live in a district or state to qualify for office, directly affecting individuals seeking political office. The bill died in committee in May 2025 and did not become law, so no policy changes were implemented. The proposal aimed to revise existing rules governing where candidates must reside to run for office.
