Rep. Randyn Gregg

Maddy summaryHB 860 establishes a Montana veterinary training loan program to address rural veterinary shortages. It provides loans of up to $100,000 (capped at $25,000-$33,000 annually) to veterinary students who commit to practicing full-time in Montana's underserved rural areas for four years after graduation. Loan forgiveness is structured at 25% per year of qualifying practice, with repayment required if the commitment isn’t met (up to 10 years at ≤8% interest). Preference is given to Montana residents, and forgiven loan amounts are not considered taxable income. The bill was vetoed by the governor in May 2025, and the legislature failed to override the veto.

Maddy summaryHJ 12 is a Montana joint resolution requesting the U.S. Congress remove federal requirements for electric vehicle (EV) purchases. It cites Montana-specific challenges like limited rural charging infrastructure, reduced EV range in cold weather, and lack of all-terrain EV options, arguing these make EVs impractical for Montanans' needs. The resolution does not create new law but asks Congress to eliminate federal EV mandates, allowing Montanans to choose vehicle types freely. It was referred to a committee but died in 2025 without further action.

Maddy summaryHB 779 aimed to revise discrimination laws by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of "antisemitism." It would have required the Department of Labor and Industry to consider this definition when reviewing discrimination complaints. Additionally, the bill proposed that this definition be considered for sentence enhancement in cases where offenses are committed due to a victim's race, religion, or national origin. It also would have explicitly recognized antisemitism, as defined by the IHRA, as a form of discrimination under the state's civil rights laws.

Maddy summaryHB 673 proposes to revise donor privacy laws for certain political contributions in Montana. The bill establishes that the identity of individuals who contribute less than $1,000 to organizations designated as 501(c)(4) under federal tax law will remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure. It directs the Commissioner of Political Practices to adopt rules to implement this confidentiality provision and makes conforming changes to existing campaign finance disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 701 aimed to establish a new method for calculating attorney fees when a government entity in Montana is ordered to pay them in a legal case. The bill proposed that these attorney fees could not exceed the hourly salary rate of the state's Attorney General, multiplied by the hours the attorney worked on the specific legal action. This would directly affect the amount of attorney fees paid by the state, its political subdivisions, or agencies when they are assessed such fees.

Maddy summaryHB 781 requires a purchaser of a vehicle to provide advance written notice to the motor vehicle dealer before filing a civil lawsuit for unfair or deceptive practices related to the vehicle sale. This notice must include specific details about the buyer, dealer, vehicle, and the alleged problem, and be sent by certified mail. The dealer then has 28 days to respond to the written notice. A purchaser can only proceed with a civil action after this 28-day response period has expired.

Maddy summaryHB 922 proposes to establish a new education tax credit for resident taxpayers who are parents or legal guardians of children attending nonpublic schools. This bill would allow a $250 credit per eligible student each year, applied against the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused credit could be carried forward for up to three years. The legislation also revises the review schedule for existing tax credits and aims to provide parity in aggregate limits for educational programs in public and nonpublic school settings.

Maddy summaryHB 789 proposes changes to how legislative candidates can handle leftover campaign funds. Currently, candidates are generally prohibited from contributing surplus funds to their own future campaigns. This bill would create an exception, allowing legislative candidates to contribute up to $10,000 of their surplus campaign funds to their *own* future campaign. This transfer must occur within 120 days of filing their closing campaign report and is considered a new contribution from the candidate, not a loan.

Maddy summaryHB 550 aimed to revise motor vehicle laws concerning electric and hybrid vehicles. It would have prohibited automobile manufacturers and distributors from requiring new motor vehicle dealers to purchase or sell electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Any contractual clauses mandating such sales would have been considered void and against public policy. The bill also would have amended existing law to include this prohibition among other acts forbidden to manufacturers in their dealings with dealers.

Maddy summaryHB 780 revises Montana's laws for statewide ballot issues, such as initiatives and referendums. The bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct a public hearing for each proposed ballot issue, allowing for public comments and testimony. This hearing would occur during the legislative services division's review period of the proposal and its ballot statements. Additionally, the Attorney General's review process would include assessing whether a proposed ballot issue could cause a regulatory taking or significant harm to state business interests. These changes directly affect individuals or groups proposing ballot measures and the state's process for direct democracy.