Budget & Taxes

died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1026: Generally revise state financing laws and create tax reduction fund

This bill (LC 1026) proposed revisions to state financing laws and established a tax reduction fund, but it never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The bill was assigned to a drafter in November 2024, placed on hold the same month, and ultimately "died in process" on May 23, 2025. As a result, none of its provisions - such as the proposed tax fund or financing law changes - were enacted into law. The bill did not become law or affect any specific groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposed tax reduction fund explicitly aligns with tax relief indicators for support, despite bill not advancing95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3714: Generally provide funding for affordable housing in gateway communities

This bill (LC 3714) was a draft proposal to provide state funding for affordable housing projects in "gateway communities" (typically areas near major transportation hubs or economic centers). However, it never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025. The context does not provide specific details about the funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, or exact communities affected. Since the bill was not enacted, no concrete policy changes were implemented, and no voting record exists for this proposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly proposes state funding for affordable housing projects, directly advancing appropriations for public services under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly proposes state funding for affordable housing projects in gateway communities, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1144: Pilot for performing-based budgeting efforts

LC 1144 proposed a pilot program to test performance-based budgeting for state agencies, where funding would be tied to measurable results like service delivery outcomes. It would have directly affected state departments by requiring them to set specific, trackable goals for their budgets. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was officially "dead in process" by May 23, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This was a procedural proposal with no concrete policy changes enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes performance-based budgeting tying funding to measurable outcomes, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in state spending.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Debt & Bonds State Budget

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1227: Revise laws to reduce the age dependent children may be claimed on their parents income tax returns

This bill (LC 1227) proposed changing state tax law to lower the age limit for children to be claimed as dependents on parents' income tax returns. It would have directly affected parents filing state taxes who currently claim children over the new age threshold. The bill was drafted but never advanced beyond the drafting stage, dying in process on May 24, 2025. As it was never enacted, no concrete policy changes were implemented.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill would increase state revenue by reducing tax deductions for dependents, strengthening state budget through higher tax collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1208: Require minimum voter turnout required for approving property tax levies

This bill (LC 1208) proposed requiring a minimum voter turnout threshold for local property tax levies to be approved by voters. It would have directly affected local governments and school districts needing voter approval for new or increased property taxes. The bill, which died in process in May 2025, never advanced beyond the drafting stage and did not establish any specific turnout percentage or implementation details. As a procedural proposal that never became law, it did not change any existing policy.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill requires minimum voter turnout for property tax levies, restricting local governments' ability to approve tax increases and limiting tax revenue collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1175: Require super majority to pass voted mill levies

This proposed bill would have required a super majority (e.g., 60% or higher) of voters to approve local mill levies - taxes funding schools, roads, or services - instead of a simple majority. It would directly affect local governments and voters in communities seeking to raise funds through voter-approved levies. The bill never advanced beyond drafting, as its draft died in process on May 24, 2025, meaning no vote or enactment occurred. No concrete policy changes were implemented.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires 60%+ voter approval for mill levies, restricting local tax increases and limiting funding options for schools/roads, directly restricting tax approval process.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires super majority for school levies, increasing barriers to funding approval and restricting local education budget access.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill requires super majority for mill levies funding roads (transportation infrastructure), making it harder to secure funding for road projects. Thus restricts transportation funding access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax School Funding

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 2511: Exempt certain athletic facilities from the beneficial use tax

This bill (LC 2511) proposed exempting certain athletic facilities from the beneficial use tax. It would have directly affected owners or operators of qualifying sports venues, such as stadiums or training centers, by removing a tax obligation on their property. The bill died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts athletic facilities from beneficial use tax, reducing state tax revenue. This weakens tax collection, aligning with 'oppose' stance for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1397: Creating a homestead exemption

LC 1397, titled "Creating a homestead exemption," was a proposed bill that never advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was assigned to a drafter in November 2024 but placed on hold, and ultimately died in process in May 2025. The bill's intended purpose was to establish a homestead exemption (a property tax relief for primary residences), but no specific provisions or affected groups were defined as it was never introduced or voted on. Since the bill died in the drafting phase, no concrete policy changes were enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes property tax relief for primary residences via homestead exemption, directly aligning with tax reduction support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1310: Allow for the return of surplus revenue to taxpayers

This bill (LC 1310) proposed returning excess state revenue collected in a given fiscal year to taxpayers. It aimed to direct surplus funds - money the state collected beyond its budgeted needs - to individuals or businesses that paid state taxes. However, the bill was drafted in November 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, without becoming law. As a result, no policy change was implemented.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReturns surplus tax revenue to taxpayers, providing direct tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue State Budget

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1552: Establish a fund for local governments

This bill (LC 1552) proposed creating a dedicated fund to provide financial support to local governments. It was drafted in November 2024 but was placed on hold the following day and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025. No specific funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, or affected local government entities were detailed in the available record. As a proposed funding mechanism that did not advance, it did not become law or affect any policies. The bill is inactive with no further legislative action recorded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposed dedicated fund for local government financial support aligns with funding essential programs under State Finance subjects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Local Government

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