Rep. Llew Jones

Primary HB 127

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise laws related to the fire suppression account

Maddy summaryHB 127 revises laws related to Montana's fire suppression account, which funds various activities like fire suppression costs, fuel reduction, and forest restoration. The bill removes a specific date reference, making an annual statutory appropriation for fire preparedness an ongoing allocation from the account. It also establishes new reporting requirements, mandating that the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) submit annual expenditure reports to a legislative committee. These changes affect the DNRC's financial management and legislative oversight of funds used for fire-related activities.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest restoration and fire suppression activities, supporting conservation efforts through ongoing appropriations and reporting requirements.85% confidence

Signed into law Apr 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 128

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Protect volunteer emergency service providers from termination

Maddy summaryHB 128 protects volunteer emergency service providers, such as firefighters and EMTs, from being terminated by their public or private employers. It prohibits employers from firing an employee solely for serving as a volunteer emergency provider, provided the employee notifies their employer of their volunteer status. If an employee is absent or late to work due to volunteer emergency service, they must notify their employer as soon as possible, and employers may request documentation of the emergency response. The bill clarifies that employees cannot claim regular pay for time spent on volunteer duties, and employers retain the right to determine if an employee can leave work to respond to an emergency. Employees whose employment is terminated in violation of these provisions may bring a civil action for remedies like reinstatement and back wages.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents termination for volunteer emergency service, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment protections as stated in bill summary.95% confidence

Signed into law Apr 17, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 3

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Supplemental Appropriations Bill

Maddy summaryHB 3 is a funding bill that allocates specific amounts to Montana state agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and continues some funding into the 2025-2026 biennium. It provides $22.2 million to the Public Health and Human Services Division, $12.5 million to the State Public Defender's Conflict Division, $4.07 million to the Montana Highway Patrol, and other sums to agencies like Revenue, Corrections, and Fish and Wildlife. The bill directs these funds for existing agency operations, with unspent balances reverting to their respective funds. It became law immediately upon the governor's signature on April 7, 2025, without requiring additional legislative action. This is a routine budget measure affecting state agency operations, not a policy change impacting citizens.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $22.2M to Public Health, $12.5M to Public Defender, and other funds for essential state operations, directly supporting budget allocation and fiscal management.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $12.5M to State Public Defender's Conflict Division, directly funding indigent defense and defendants' rights in criminal justice system.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $4.07M to Montana Highway Patrol (transportation safety agency) for road safety operations, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance.90% confidence

Signed into law Apr 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Feed bill to fund 69th legislative session and prepare for 2027

Maddy summaryHB 1 is a funding bill that allocates state general fund money to cover the operational costs of Montana's 69th Legislature (2025-2026) and prepares for the 70th Legislature in 2027. It provides $5.65 million for the Senate, $9.45 million for the House, and $2.38 million for legislative support staff for the current session, plus smaller amounts for next session planning. The bill directly affects the legislature itself by ensuring funding for staff, offices, and operations during the 2025-2027 term. It has no policy changes beyond budget allocations and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Signed into law Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 587

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Generally revise school finance laws related to property taxes

Signed into law Jun 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

General Appropriations Act

Signed into law Jun 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 4

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Appropriations by budget amendment

Signed into law May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 424

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Generally revise sustainability of state finance and provide for transfers

Signed into law May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 141

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise Blackfeet mitigation fund laws

Signed into law May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 883

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Generally revise state finance

Signed into law May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors