Rep. Melissa Romano

Primary HB 22

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Align home value amounts for school district property tax impact statements

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the home value tiers used in school district property tax impact statements from inconsistent amounts to standardized $100,000, $300,000, and $600,000 values. It directly affects homeowners in Montana school districts who receive annual notices about how tax increases would impact their property taxes. The key change requires school districts to calculate tax impacts using these three specific home values instead of previous, mismatched tiers. This aligns the reporting requirements with other statutory references and ensures consistent, clear communication about tax effects.

Signed into law Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 23

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Move spring enrollment count date one week earlier

Maddy summaryHB 23 would change the date used to count student enrollment for school funding calculations in Montana. Specifically, it moves the spring enrollment count from the first Monday in February to the first Monday in January. This adjustment directly affects public school districts, as the updated enrollment count would determine their state funding levels under the average number belonging (ANB) formula. The bill does not alter funding formulas or student eligibility rules, only the timing of one enrollment measurement.

died Feb 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 623

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establish penalties for negligent injury or death of service animals

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 445

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establish mentoring program for new teachers

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 832

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Provide tax credit for early childhood workforce

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 875

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Establishing the school mental health promotion pilot program

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 863

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Fund school meals for all students

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 831

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Fund school meals for all students

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 514

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Increase the inflationary adjustment cap related to school funding

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 5

Passed · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Resolution honoring Chuck Johnson

Passed May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track