MACo LEGISLATIVE UPDATE VOLUME 26, NO. 17 JUNE 1, 2021 THE 67TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCLUDED…NOW WHAT? The Montana Association of In the pages that follow, you can check out how the dust settled in terms of MACo- Counties (MACo) publishes this proposed legislation, bills impacting counties, interim studies, interim committee weekly bulletin containing assignments, and more. summary descriptions of bills of interest to local government 2021-2022 INTERIM STUDY RESOLUTIONS POLLED, RANKED & ASSIGNED officials. Each issue’s hearing schedule lists only the bills that RES. NO. RANK TITLE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT have been introduced during the HJ 36 1 Study on residential property taxes Revenue Interim Committee (RIC) week. State Administration & Veterans' Affairs HJ 8 2 Study pension laws (SAVA) Previous issues of the MACo Study of criminal justice system data in HJ 31 3 Law and Justice Interim Committee (LJIC) Legislative Update can be found on Montana our website’s policy section or Children, Families, Health, and Human SJ 14 4 Study mental health system click here for direct access to the Services Interim Committee (CFHHS) archive. HJ 6 5 Study natural resources trust fund RIC HJ 27 6 Study funding of conservation districts Environmental Quality Council (EQC) CONTACTING LEGISLATORS Study criminal proceedings and HJ 4 7 commitment of people with LJIC LEGISLATIVE INFO DESK mental illness (406) 444-4800 Energy and Telecommunications Interim SJ 33 8 Study Montana's electric grid capacity Committee (ETIC) SENATORS SJ 3 9 Study advanced nuclear reactors ETIC Emails & Phone Numbers Study factors triggering child removals HJ 45 10 CFHHS P.O. Box 200500 and family reunification Helena, MT 59620-0500 HJ 44 11 Study the foster care system CFHHS - Committee Members HJ 35 12 Study children's mental health system CFHHS - Leadership Judicial standards commission study HJ 40 13 LJIC and audit request REPRESENTATIVES Emails & Phone Numbers HJ 48 14 Study facial recognition technology Economic Affairs Interim Committee (EAIC) Study pretrial and presentence P.O. Box 200400 HJ 34 15 Criminal Justice Oversight Council diversion programs Helena, MT 59620-0400 Study and audit educational programs - Committee Members HJ 47 16 Education Interim Committee (EIC) for incarcerated - Leadership Study involuntary commitment of HJ 39 17 CFHHS people with Alzheimer's/dementia CONTACTING MACO Study of county water and/or sewer Local Government Interim Committee HJ 30 18 districts (LGIC) Phone: (406) 449-4360 Study benefits cliff in public assistance HJ 49 19 EAIC Fax: (406) 442-5238 programs Email: [email protected] Study implementation of marijuana SJ 31 20 EAIC Mail: 2715 Skyway Drive program Helena, MT 59602-1213 SJ 13 21 Study prevailing wage laws LGIC Web: www.mtcounties.org Study of victim services and funding in HJ 29 22 LJIC Montana POLICY ON OUR WEBSITE SJ 26 23 Study women's prison LJIC SJ 35 24 Study DPHHS procurement practices SAVA Stay up to date on legislative HJ 10 25 Study autonomous vehicle use Transportation Interim Committee (TIC) happenings during the Interim Study Lake Koocanusa selenium HJ 37 26 Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) on the Policy section on our standard website. Study allowing public notice via certain SJ 23 27 electronic LGIC publications SJ 28 28 Study Flathead River erosion WPIC M O N T A N A A SSOCIATION OF C O U N T I E S | L EGISLATIVE U P D A T E | 2021 | 67TH S ESSION
2021-2022 INTERIM & ADMIN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
COMMITTEE APPOINTING AUTHORITY & NUMBER OF MEMBERS APPOINTMENTS Speaker (4-6) CHILDREN, FAMILIES, Committee on Committees (4) Reps. Lenz, Gillette, Carlson, Caferro, Stafman, HEALTH & HUMAN Not less than half from . . . Tenenbaum SERVICES INTERIM House: Human Services, Appropriations Sens. McNally, Gross, Friedel, Manzella COMMITTEE Senate: Public Health/Welfare & Safety, Finance & Claims
Speaker (1)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE House Minority Leader (1) Rep. Barry Usher OVERSIGHT COUNCIL President (1) Sen. Ryan Lunch Senate Minority Leader (1)
Senate Majority Leader (1) Jeff Essmann DISTRICTING & House Majority Leader (1) Dan Stusek APPORTIONMENT Senate Minority Leader (1) Joe Lamson COMMISSION (OTHER LEGISLATIVE WORKGROUP) House Minority Leader (1) Kendra Miller First four members choose or Supreme Court (1) Maylinn Smith (SC)
Speaker (4-6) Committee on Committees (4) ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Not less than half from . . . Reps. Noland, Kassmier, Ler, Harvey, Sullivan, Buckley House: Business & Labor, Agriculture, Appropriations, INTERIM COMMITTEE Sens. Boland, Ellsworth, Bogner, Morigeau Federal Relations/Energy & Telecommunications Senate: Business/Labor & Economic Affairs, Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation, Finance & Claims
Speaker (4-6) Committee on Committees (4) Reps. Hill, Reksten, Anderson. Funk, Novak, Running EDUCATION INTERIM Wolf COMMITTEE Not less than half from . . . House: Education, Appropriations Sens. McClafferty, O'Brien, Salomon, Tempel Senate: Education & Cultural Resources, Finance & Claims
Speaker (4-6) Committee on Committees (4) ENERGY & Reps. Zolnikov, Binkley, Galloway, Hayman, Sullivan, Committee members appointed must be selected from TELECOMMUNICATIONS Olsen the following standing committees . . . INTERIM COMMITTEE House: Federal Relations/Energy & Telecommunications, Sens. Ellis, McNally, Ankney, Gauthier Appropriations Senate: Energy, Finance & Claims
Reps. J. Hinkle, Fielder, Gunderson, Keane, Curdy, Speaker (6 Representatives; 2 members of the Marler public with consent of minority leader) ENVIRONMENTAL Dave Galt, Brad Hamlett Committee on Committees (6 Senators) QUALITY COUNCIL Sens. Flowers, Jacobson, Sweeney, C. Smith, Hinebauch, President of the Senate (2 members of the public Lang with concurrence of minority leader) John Brenden, Monica Tranel
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2021-2022 INTERIM & ADMIN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED) COMMITTEE APPOINTING AUTHORITY & NUMBER OF MEMBERS APPOINTMENTS
LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: FINANCIAL Reps. Caferro, Jones, Mercer, Stewart- Peregoy; Sens. MODERNIZATION & RISK Ellis, Osmundson Various Legislative Finance Committee Members ANALYSIS STUDY NON-LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS: and select non-legislative members. (MARA) 2023 Mark Haggerty, Enter for American Progress; Mike BIENNIUM Hope, Owner, Rockin R Bar; Dwaine Iverson, CPA; Heather O'Loughlin, Montana Budget & Policy Center
SECTION A (GENERAL GOV): Reps. Bartel (Chair), Tschida, Ricci, Peregoy; Sens. Lang (VC), Flowers, Kary
SECTION B (HUMAN SERVICES): M. Regier (Chair), Moore, Garner, Caferro; Sens. Glimm, Keenan (VC), McNally
SECTION C (CORRECTIONS): Mercer (Chair), Patelis is replaced with Seekins-Crowe, Nave, Kerr-Carpenter; Sens. Howard (VC), Lynch, Osmundson * INTERIM BUDGET From Joint Subcommittee membership (with SECTION D (NATURAL RESOURCES): Holmlund (Chair), Read, COMMITTEES (EDITED) leadership changes). Schillinger, Keane; Sens. Ankney (VC), Elllis, Jacobson, Welborn
SECTION E (EDUCATION): Bedey (Chair), Jones, Fuller, Windy Boy, Keogh; Sens. Salomon (VC), Bogner, Morigeau
SECTION F (LONG RANGE PLANNING): Reps. Hopkins (Chair), Vinton, Hamilton; Sens. Cuffe (VC), Boldman, Smith
Speaker (6) * LAW & JUSTICE Committee on Committees (6) Reps. Usher, A. Regier, Fleming, Hawk, Bishop, Kerr- INTERIM COMMITTEE Carpenter Not less than half from . . . (EDITED) House: Judiciary, Appropriations Sens. Bennett, Gross, Lynch, Esp, McGillvray, K. Regier Senate: Judiciary, Finance & Claims
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT Reps. M. Regier, Moore, Schillinger, Kerr-Carpenter, COMMITTEE Speaker (6) Abbott, Hayman (ADMINISTRATIVE Committee on Committees (6) Sens. McNally, McGillvray, Ellsworth, Esp, Flowers, COMMITTEE) Jacobson
* LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Carolyn Tschida INFORMATION Speaker: The chief clerk and other representative TECHNOLOGY of the House Rep. Mitchell (FORMERLY COMPUTER President: Secretary of the Senate and other Marilyn Miller SYSTEMS) PLANNING representative of the Senate Sen. Pomnichowski COUNCIL (EDITED)
Speaker (2) LEGISLATIVE CONSUMER Reps. Hopkins, Dunwell COMMITTEE Committee on Committees (2) (ADMINISTRATIVE Sens. Molnar, Pope A member serves until term of office ends or successor is COMMITTEE) appointed.
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2021-2022 INTERIM & ADMIN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONCLUDED) COMMITTEE APPOINTING AUTHORITY & NUMBER OF MEMBERS APPOINTMENTS Speaker (4) Reps. C. Knudsen, R. Knudsen, Bishop, Harvey LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Committee on Committees (4) (ADMINISTRATIVE Sens. C. Smith, Pomnichowski, Flowers, Ellsworth COMMITTEE) [Speaker, President, and Minority Leaders serve ex Rep. Galt, Sen. Blasdel, Sen. Cohenour, Rep. Abbott officio] Speaker (2) Reps. Mercer, Windy Boy Chairman of House Appropriation LEGISLATIVE FINANCE (4 members of the Committee) Reps. Holmlund, Jones, Caferro, Hamilton COMMITTEE Committee on Committees (2) Sens. Jacobson, Keenan (ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE) Chairman of the Fin and Claims Committee (4 Sens. Osmundson, Lynch, Solomon, Ellis members of the Committee) Reps. Bartel, Bedey, Garner, Keane, Kerr-Carpenter, 6 ad hoc members Stewart-Peregoy Speaker (4-6) Committee on Committees (4) Reps. Custer, Brewster, Gist, Dunwell, Fern, Kelker LOCAL GOVERNMENT INTERIM COMMITTEE Not less than half from . . . Sens. Sweeney, Bogner, Esp, Boldman House: Local Government, Appropriations Senate: Local Government, Finance & Claims Speaker (6) Committee on Committees (6) Reps. Beard, Welch, Trebas, Buckley, Thane, Keogh * REVENUE INTERIM Not less than half from . . . COMMITTEE (ADDED) Sens. Cohenour, O'Brien, McClafferty, Hertz, Hoven, House: Taxation, Transportation, Appropriations Lang Senate: Taxation, Highways & Transportation, Finance & Claims SPECIAL SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL President of the Senate Reps. Hertz, McGillvray, Sands ACCOUNTABILITY & Speaker of the House Sens. Vinton, Abbott, A. Regier TRANSPARENCY (OTHER LEGISLATIVE WORKGROUP) Speaker (4-6) Reps. Dooling, Bertoglio, McKamey, Karjala, STATE ADMIN. & Committee on Committees (4) Weatherwax, Kortum VETERANS' AFFAIRS Not less than half from . . . INTERIM COMMITTEE House: State Administration, Appropriations Sens. Elis, McClafferty, Kary, Cuffe Senate: State Administration, Finance & Claims
Reps. Read, Sheldon-Galloway, C. Knudsen, Smith, STATE-TRIBAL Speaker (4) RELATIONS INTERIM Stewart-Peregoy, Running Wolf Committee on Committees (4) COMMITTEE Sens. Fox, Webber, Small, Brown
TRANSPORTATION Speaker (4) Reps. Loge, Duram, Fern, Whiteman-Pena INTERIM COMMITTEE Committee on Committees (4) Sens. Sands, Fox, Vance, Ankney
Speaker (4) WATER POLICY Reps. Malone, R. Knudsen, Phalen, France, Curdy, Committee on Committees (4) COMMITTEE INTERIM Farris-Olsen COMMITTEE At least two members of the committee must possess Sens. Cohenour, Morigeau, Sales, Welborn experience in agriculture.
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) COMMISSIONS & MEMBERS Below are the Members who have been assigned for the HB 632 Commissions responsible for allocating federal funding from the ARPA.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY & NUMBER OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS LEAD AGENCY/STAFF MEMBERS
INFRASTRUCTURE Senate President – 2 majority, 1 minority Kary, Cuffe, Boldman Department of Natural ADVISORY COMMISSION Speaker – 2 majority, 1 minority Vinton, Bartel. Keane Resources & Conservation HB 632 (SEC. 1) Governor – 3 members Kaster, Dorrington, Meredith
COMMUNICATIONS Senate President – 2 majority, 1 minority Salomon, Ellsworth, Ellis ADVISORY COMMISSION Speaker – 2 majority, 1 minority Hopkins. Buttrey, Sullivan Department of Commerce HB 632 (SEC. 9) Governor – 3 members Osterman, Giles, Sales
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION & STABILIZATION & Senate President – 2 majority, 1 minority Blasdel (Ch), Osmundson, Lynch WORKFORCE Speaker – 2 majority, 1 minority Galt, Jones, Abbott Department of Commerce DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Governor – 3 members Esau, Heggem (VC), Alme COMMISSION
HB 632 (SEC. 11)
HEALTH ADVISORY Senate President – 2 majority, 1 minority Glimm, Keenan, McNally Department of Public COMMISSION Speaker – 3 majority, 1 minority M. Regier, Garner, Caferro, Moore Health & Human Services HB 632 (SEC. 18) Governor – 3 members Meier, Milanovich, Brereton
VETOED BILLS BEING POLLED Fifteen bills were vetoed—eight of which are undergoing the veto-override polling process (listed below). Overriding a veto requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislative body, which is 100 votes of the 150 available. Lawmakers have 30 days to return their ballots from the date the SOS sends them out. Ballots were sent on May 25th.
BILL NO. SHORT TITLE SPONSOR Create study commission to review covid-19 statute & rule suspensions HB 158 Read Veto Letter (Read Veto Letter) Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68
HB 277 Provide for a state government performance and results act (Read Veto Letter) Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 HB 397 Establish workforce housing tax credits (Read Veto Letter) Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27
HB 522 Create the Montana military strategic and economic task force (Read Veto Letter) Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21
HB 688 Interim study of winemaking regulations (Read Veto Letter) Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 HB 691 Line-item Community crisis for people who have developmental disabilities (Read Veto Letter) Dennis R Lenz (R) HD 53 Veto SB 231 Revise exempt well laws related to family transfer parcels (Read Veto Letter) Mark Blasdel (R) SD 4
SB 306 Revise structure of fish and game commission (Read Veto Letter) Mike Lang (R) SD 17
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WHERE THE DUST SETTLED: 2021 MACO PROPOSED LEGISLATION MACo staff provides county elected officials with research/resources, training, technical support and services, and monitors legislation, as well as works with state agencies, legislators, and the Executive Branch in helping shape public policy. Below is the list of MACo proposed legislation for the 2021 Legislative Session. This legislation is the product of the MACo Resolutions that were brought forward by member counties and passed by an assembly of MACo members during the MACo 2020 Annual Conference. A resolution proposes to amend Montana law to solve a problem—meaning a resolution becomes legislation with the help of MACo Staff, Sponsor Counties, and Montana’s Legislators and Executive Branch. Bills highlighted in red died in the legislative process.
MACO RESOLUTIONS & ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE RES. NO. SPONSOR STATUS & EFFECTIVE DATE Chapter Number Assigned Revise county leasing authority 2020-10 Marty Malone (R) HD 59 10/01/2021 HB 104 AN ACT REVISING A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO LEASE COUNTY PROPERTY INCLUDING PROPERTY LEASED FOR A DETENTION CENTER; ALLOWING A COUNTY TO EXTEND A LEASE TO 40 YEARS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 7-8-2231 AND 7-32-2201, MCA.
Revise prevailing wage district laws and Chapter Number Assigned 2020-09 Ken Holmlund (R) HD 38 dispatch city designations 07/01/2021 HB 201 AN ACT CLARIFYING THE CALCULATION OF ZONE PAY AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCES IN A PREVAILING WAGE DISTRICT; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; AMENDING SECTION 18-2-411, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Allow special district to receive funds from Chapter Number Assigned 2020-11 Brian Putnam (R) HD 9 federal revenue sharing programs 07/01/2021 HB 220 AN ACT ALLOWING SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING DIRECTLY; AMENDING SECTION 7-11-1024, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Revise laws related to maintenance district Chapter Number Assigned 2020-04 Bob Phalen (R) HD 36 assessments 10/01/2021
HB 268 AN ACT REVISING SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAWS FOR SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS; REVISING METROPOLITAN SANITARY AND/OR STORM SEWER DISTRICT LAWS; ALLOWING A COUNTY TO USE A TAX ASSESSMENT TO COLLECT OPERATIONAL COSTS INCURRED OR BILLED TO A DISTRICT; AND AMENDING SECTION 7- 13-141, MCA.
Chapter Number Assigned Clarify definition of bison 2020-16 Ken Holmlund (R) HD 38 05/27/2021
HB 318 AN ACT REVISING WILD BUFFALO AND WILD BISON LAWS; CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF "WILD BUFFALO" OR "WILD BISON"; CLARIFYING THAT THE PER CAPITA FEE DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN DOMESTIC BISON; AMENDING SECTIONS 15-24-921, 81-1-101, 87-2-101, AND 87-6-101, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chapter Number Assigned Revise renewable energy laws 2020-06 Tom Welch (R) HD 72 10/01/2021 HB 346 AN ACT REVISING PROPERTY TAX LAWS RELATED TO SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS; CLASSIFYING UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR FACILITIES AS CLASS THIRTEEN PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION 15-6-156, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE.
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MACO RESOLUTIONS & ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE RES. NO. SPONSOR STATUS (H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal* Generally revise involuntary commitment 2020-13 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Tabled in Committee hearing requirements (H) Human Services 2/26/2021 HB 561 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT LAWS; REVISING PROCESSES FOR THE RESPONDENT'S WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT HEARINGS AND OTHER RIGHTS OTHER THAN THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL AND THE RIGHT TO TREATMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC AUDIO-VIDEO COMMUNICATION SATISFIES THE RESPONDENT'S RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT HEARINGS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 53-21-119, 53-21-132, AND 53-21-140, MCA." Allow a county to locate a county office Chapter Number Assigned 2020-02 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 outside of a county seat 10/01/2021 SB 123 AN ACT ALLOWING A COUNTY TO LOCATE THE OFFICE OF A COUNTY OFFICER OUTSIDE THE COUNTY SEAT; AND AMENDING SECTION 7-4-2211, MCA. Revise collection of delinquent coal gross Chapter Number Assigned 2020-05 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 proceeds taxes 04/09/2021 AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT COAL GROSS PROCEEDS PROPERTY TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF DELINQUENT COAL GROSS PROCEEDS PROPERTY TAXES, INTEREST, AND SB 154 PENALTIES BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY; AUTHORIZING GROSS PROCEEDS OBLIGATIONS TO BE SECURED BY REVENUE FROM INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 7-6-1101, 7-6-1102, 7-6-1103, 7-6-1105, 7-6- 1111, 7-6-1112, 7-6-1115, 15-16-102, 15-16-119, 15-16-301, 15-16-303, 15-16-401, 15-16-402, 15-16-404, 15-16- 801, 15-17-122, 15-17-911, AND 15-23-704, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY DATES. Revise appraisal requirement for tax-deed Chapter Number Assigned 2020-07 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 land that did not sell at auction 10/01/2021 SB 193 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF TAX-DEED LAND AT AN AMOUNT LESS THAN APPRAISED VALUE; PROVIDING THAT THE SALE ONLY TAKES PLACE IF THE TAX-DEED LAND DID NOT SELL IN TWO CONSECUTIVE AUCTIONS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 7-8-2301 AND 7-8-2513, MCA. Revise laws related to temporary tribal Chapter Number Assigned 2020-01 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 property tax exemption 5/14/2021 AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING THE TEMPORARY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR TRIBAL PROPERTY; REQUIRING THE SB 214 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED OF THE EXEMPTION APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR RECAPTURE OF TAXES IF THE TRUST APPLICATION IS DENIED OR NOT APPROVED WITHIN 5 YEARS; EXPANDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 15-6-230, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE AND AN APPLICABILITY DATE. Provide process to dissolve a rural special Chapter Number Assigned 2020-08 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 improvement district 10/01/2021 SB 221 AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING LAWS RELATED TO RURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A PROCESS TO DISSOLVE A RURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND ALLOWING PROTESTS TO BE RECEIVED REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION OF A RURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (H) Tabled in Committee Revise payments related to state school trust 2020-14 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (H) Appropriations: lands 4/15/2021 SB 355 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT DISTRIBUTING LODGING FACILITY USE TAX REVENUE TO COUNTIES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF STATE LAND; REVISING DISTRIBUTION OF LODGING FACILITY USE SALES TAX REVENUE; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; AMENDING SECTION SECTIONS 15-65-121 AND 90-1-135 15-68-820, 22-3-1303, AND 22-3-1307, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE." Generally revise pre-hearing detention for Draft on Hold*: 2020-03 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 LC1319 involuntary commitment 12/31/2020 LANGUAGE NOT INTRODUCED.
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WHERE THE DUST SETTLED: OTHER 2021 PROPOSED LEGISLATION BILLS IN WHICH WE WERE ACTIVELY INVOLVED OR MONITORED CLOSELY – SEPARATED INTO CATEGORIES Bills that missed the Appropriation, Revenue, & Referenda Bill transmittal deadline are dead and have been removed
from the lists below. Please refer to the previous issue (Issue 14) of our Legislative Update to review that legislation. Bills that missed the General Bill transmittal deadline are also dead and have been removed from the lists. Please refer to the previous issue (Issue 9) of our Legislative Update to review that legislation. Bills highlighted in red died in the legislative process. Bills highlighted orange were vetoed by the Governor. Bills highlighted pink are undergoing the veto-override vote-by-mail polling process. AGRICULTURE BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Expand materials certified under noxious
HB 93 Kenneth Walsh (R) HD 71 Chapter Number Assigned weed seed free program
HB 302 Require county approval to relocate bison Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 318 Clarify definition of bison Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 410 Pollinator protection act Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process* Revise laws to prohibit certain nonprofit
HB 677 Dan Bartel (R) HD 29 (H) Died in Process* organizations to purchase ag land Create agricultural transportation
HB 681 Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned enhancement account for port authorities
HJ 17 Declare noxious weed awareness week Marilyn Marler (D) HD 90 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Revising laws related to grizzly bear take in
SB 98 Bruce Gillespie (R) SD 9 Chapter Number Assigned defense of persons and livestock Provide for irrigation district improvements by
SB 326 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned resolution
SJ 11 Resolution regarding products of the USA Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Study of water rights on Taylor Grazing Act
SJ 27 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (S) Died in Process* lands Confirm Governor's appointee to the Fish
SR 88 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and Wildlife Commission
APPROPRIATIONS - FINANCE & CLAIMS - STATE BUDGET BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 2 General Appropriations Act Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Signed by Governor
HB 3 Supplemental Appropriations Bill David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 4 Appropriations by Budget Amendment Dan Bartel (R) HD 29 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 5 Long-Range Building Appropriations Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 6 Renewable Resource Grants Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 7 Reclamation and Development Grants Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 8 Renewable Resources Bonds and Loans Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 9 Cultural and Aesthetic Grants Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned Long-Range Information Technology
HB 10 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned Appropriations
HB 11 Treasure State Endowment Program Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 12 Historic Preservation Grants Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 13 State Employee Pay Plan Julie Dooling (R) HD 70 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 14 Long-Range Building Bonding Program Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned
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APPROPRIATIONS - FINANCE & CLAIMS - STATE BUDGET (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 18 Appropriation for Local Government Center Geraldine Custer (R) HD 39 (H) Died in Process* Authorize funding for the multifamily coal (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 21 Geraldine Custer (R) HD 39 trust home loan program (S) Finance and Claims Update water and wastewater revolving loan
HB 62 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned program Generally revise laws related to budget
HB 330 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Signed by Governor stability and managing volatility Revise natural resources operations fund,
HB 373 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned provide transfer Amend Coal Severance Tax SSR accounts,
HB 374 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned provide transfers
HB 620 Revise Title X appropriation Amy Regier (R) HD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Appropriate CARES II funds, supplemental,
HB 630 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned and temporarily revise ed funding Implement receipt of and appropriate federal
HB 632 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 Chapter Number Assigned stimulus and COVID recovery funds Providing appropriations related to law
HB 656 Joe Read (R) HD 93 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement within Flathead Reservation Implement provisions of HB2 - Section E -
HB 671 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned education Authorize transfers and other necessary
HB 678 Dan Bartel (R) HD 29 Chapter Number Assigned measures to implement HB2 -section A
HB 686 Implement provisions of HB2, Section B - HHS Matt Regier (R) HD 4 (S) Died in Process* Authorize transfers and other necessary (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 692 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 measures to implement HB2 -section C (S) Finance and Claims Implement provisions of HB2 - Section D-
HB 693 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Justice
HJ 2 Revenue estimating resolution Becky Beard (R) HD 80 (H) Died in Process*
SB 191 Generally revise state finance laws Ryan Osmundson (R) SD 15 Chapter Number Assigned (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 192 Providing for transfers and budgetary matters Ryan Osmundson (R) SD 15 (H) Appropriations Repaying general fund for initial
SB 230 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned implementation of sage grouse act Renaming the Treasure State Endowment
SB 258 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 Chapter Number Assigned program
BUSINESS - LABOR - ECON AFFAIRS BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise death certificate fees to fund board of
HB 139 Tom Welch (R) HD 72 Chapter Number Assigned morticians and funeral services Revise workers' compensation death benefit
HB 198 Derek J Harvey (D) HD 74 Chapter Number Assigned laws Revise workers compensation laws relating to
HB 199 Derek J Harvey (D) HD 74 Chapter Number Assigned information and reopening of claims Establish laws prohibiting sanctuary cities in
HB 200 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned Montana Revise prevailing wage district laws and
HB 201 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned dispatch city designations
HB 229 Generally revise insurance laws Jane Gillette (R) HD 64 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 247 Revise motor vehicle fleet registration Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned
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BUSINESS - LABOR - ECON AFFAIRS (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 254 Revise the wrongful discharge act Ross H Fitzgerald (R) HD 17 Chapter Number Assigned Revise laws relating to government
HB 257 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 Chapter Number Assigned mandates and businesses Revise workers' compensation laws relating to
HB 283 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 Chapter Number Assigned student interns Generally revise labor laws relating to
HB 289 Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned employee associations. Generally revise certification laws of
HB 338 Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68 (H) Died in Process* trash/waste management companies (S) Died in Standing Committee* Create a mini-COBRA law for small employer
HB 378 Mark Thane (D) HD 99 (S) Business, Labor, and Economic health insurance plans Affairs Revise workers' compensation laws relating to
HB 446 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 Chapter Number Assigned prosthetic devices Generally revise laws relating to the Montana
HB 511 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 (H) Died in Process* State Fund Generally revise workers' compensation laws
HB 513 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* relating to the Montana State Fund Revise workers' compensation laws relating to
HB 514 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* the Montana State Fund
HB 640 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (S) Died in Process* Generally revise environmental, tax, and labor
HB 646 Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* laws
HB 655 Generally revise marijuana laws. Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21 Chapter Number Assigned (S) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise laws to implement
HB 670 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (S) Select Committee on recreational marijuana program Marijuana Law
HB 701 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Signed by Governor (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 707 Generally revise recreational marijuana laws Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 (S) Select Committee on Marijuana Law
SB 65 Revise civil liability laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise the Montana Business
SB 66 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Corporation Act Revise the captive insurance regulatory and
SB 76 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned supervision account Revise laws relating to false statements to
SB 118 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned employers and workers' compensation Exempt health care sharing ministries from
SB 149 Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 Chapter Number Assigned insurance laws Prohibiting state building codes from requiring
SB 178 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 Chapter Number Assigned mandatory fire sprinklers Revise laws relating to insurance parity
SB 216 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned compliance reporting (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 236 Provide transparency in health care pricing Shane A Morigeau (D) SD 48 (H) Human Services Generally revise related to property interests
SB 260 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (H) Died in Process* and transfer of businesses
SB 278 Generally revise civil liability law Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Vetoed by Governor* Provide statewide uniformity regarding
SB 301 Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 Chapter Number Assigned wages/benefits for political subdivisions
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BUSINESS - LABOR - ECON AFFAIRS (CONCLUDED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise the Montana Building and Loan
SB 308 Jeffrey W Welborn (R) SD 36 Chapter Number Assigned Associations Act. Revise insurance laws relating to the duty to (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 317 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 defend (H) Business and Labor
SB 363 Revise insurance laws related to annuities Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Montana Pharmacy Benefit Manager
SB 395 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Oversight Act Study implementation of marijuana program
SJ 31 Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and potential role of agriculture lab Interim study on affordable housing and
SJ 32 Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Died in Process* community redevelopment Confirm Governor's appointee for
SR 3 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Commissioner of Dept. of Labor & Industry Confirm Governor's appointees to State
SR 30 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Banking Board Confirm Governor's appointee to the Board
SR 78 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Personnel Appeals
EDUCATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Generally revise laws related to community
HB 179 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned colleges Revising laws related to school major
HB 192 Linda Reksten (R) HD 12 Chapter Number Assigned maintenance funding Revise education laws to enhance local
HB 246 Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned control and opportunities for pupils Create "grow your own" teacher grant
HB 403 Tyson T Running Wolf (D) HD 16 Chapter Number Assigned program Revise high school and elementary school
HB 540 Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 (H) Died in Process* district laws
HB 572 Establish Montana school marshal program Derek Skees (R) HD 11 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 633 Establish the public charter schools act Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Died in Process* Generally revising school funding to increase
HB 663 Brandon Ler (R) HD 35 Chapter Number Assigned GTB and lower property taxes
HB 684 Revise laws related to school bus safety Mark Thane (D) HD 99 (H) Died in Process* Allow use of school major maintenance funds (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 42 Carlie Boland (D) SD 12 for lead remediation (H) Education
SB 74 Revise county school transportation laws Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise laws regarding firearms on
SB 283 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 Chapter Number Assigned school grounds Revise and extend state lands reimbursement
SB 305 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned block grant for schools
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ELECTIONS BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Close late voter registration on Friday before
HB 176 Sharon Greef (R) HD 88 Chapter Number Assigned the election Generally revise laws related to community
HB 179 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned colleges (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 319 Revise dates for special purpose elections Alice Buckley (D) HD 63 (S) State Administration
HB 325 Elect supreme court justices by districts Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned Increasing qualified electors required to sign (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 384 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 statutory initiative petition (S) State Administration Increasing qualified electors required to sign (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 385 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 constitutional initiative (S) State Administration
HB 406 Revise absentee and mail ballot laws Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (S) Died in Process* Revise governor's power to suspend election
HB 429 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned laws during emergency
HB 506 Generally revise election laws Paul Fielder (R) HD 13 Chapter Number Assigned Require secretary of state to adopt rules
HB 530 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 Chapter Number Assigned governing election security
HB 563 Revise election laws Julie Dooling (R) HD 70 (H) Died in Process* (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 580 Revising laws related to political committees Tyson T Running Wolf (D) HD 16 (S) State Administration Sharon Stewart Peregoy
HB 613 Generally revise laws related to tribal voting (H) Died in Process*
(D) HD 42 Allowing a disabled voter to electronically (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 643 Geraldine Custer (R) HD 39 return a ballot (S) State Administration
HB 651 Generally revise ballot initiative laws Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 701 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Signed by Governor Resolution for a U.S. Constitutional (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HR 3 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 amendment regarding campaign contributions (H) State Administration Revise election laws related to accessibility
SB 15 Janet Ellis (D) SD 41 Chapter Number Assigned for disabled electors
SB 93 Revise provisions related to poll watchers Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 Chapter Number Assigned Authorize elected official approval of
SB 108 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Vetoed by Governor* city/county health board rules Limiting referendums to 100 words, exclusive
SB 113 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned of statute sections Exempting religious organizations from certain (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 162 David Howard (R) SD 29 campaign finance laws (H) State Administration
SB 169 Generally revise voter ID laws Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 Chapter Number Assigned Require annual voter registration list
SB 170 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 Chapter Number Assigned maintenance
SB 196 Generally revise polling place hours laws Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 224 Generally revise campaign finance laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned
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ELECTIONS (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Allow judicial candidates to announce (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 271 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 endorsements (H) State Administration
SB 319 Generally revise campaign finance laws Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Prohibiting certain funding to be used for
SB 335 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 (S) Died in Process* state or local elections Solely correcting an erroneous campaign
SB 339 JP Pomnichowski (D) SD 33 Chapter Number Assigned finance statutory reference Generally revise election laws related to minor
SB 350 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned parties
SB 351 Revise ballot tabulation dates for counties Bryce Bennett (D) SD 50 Chapter Number Assigned (S) Died in Standing Committee* Referendum to repeal recreational marijuana
SB 401 David Howard (R) SD 29 (S) Business, Labor, and Economic laws Affairs
ENERGY BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Establish a carbon cost community dividend
HB 150 Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* fee on large emission sources Eliminate restrictions on nuclear facility
HB 273 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 Chapter Number Assigned development
HB 346 Revise renewable energy laws Tom Welch (R) HD 72 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 576 Repeal the renewable portfolio standard Jerry Schillinger (R) HD 37 Chapter Number Assigned Joint resolution regarding public safety
HJ 14 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (H) Filed with Secretary of State telecommunicator Repeal expired property tax exemption for
SB 35 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 Chapter Number Assigned electrical generation facilities Generally revise taxation of renewable (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 85 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 energy (S) Taxation (H) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise obligations and conditions for
SB 86 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (H) Energy, Technology and property impacted by coal Federal Relations Establish commercial property assessed
SB 147 Mary McNally (D) SD 24 Chapter Number Assigned capital enhancements program Generally revise laws related to coal, coal tax,
SB 176 Brad Molnar (R) SD 28 (S) Died in Process* and coal-fired unit remediation Revise statute of limitation laws regarding
SB 183 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned overbilling of telecom services Revise community renewable energy project
SB 237 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 Chapter Number Assigned requirements Prohibit local governments from imposing
SB 257 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned carbon penalties, fees, or taxes
SB 265 Revising electrical generation arbitration laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned
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ENERGY (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise unfair trade to include certain actions
SB 266 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned related to electric generation Revising property tax laws related to electric (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 293 Christopher Pope (D) SD 31 generation (S) Taxation (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 379 Generally revise coal-fired generation laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (H) Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Joint resolution urging congress to
SJ 10 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 (S) Filed with Secretary of State appropriate funding for carbon capture
FIRE BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 215 Revise the definition of permissible fireworks Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned
FIREARMS/WEAPONS BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 102 Generally revise gun laws Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 Chapter Number Assigned Establishing a muzzleloader heritage hunt
HB 242 Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68 Chapter Number Assigned season Revise laws related to firearms, ammunition,
HB 258 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 Chapter Number Assigned and accessories
HB 382 Generally revise the use of exploding targets Willis Curdy (D) HD 98 Chapter Number Assigned Allow search and rescue auxiliary officers to
HB 386 Steve Gist (R) HD 25 Chapter Number Assigned carry weapon Provide tax credit for purchase of a firearm
HB 409 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process* safe (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 436 Generally revise firearms laws Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (S) Judiciary
HB 504 Generally revise firearms and weapons laws Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise laws related to county
HB 539 Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned attorneys Establish the Montana second amendment (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 560 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 preservation act (H) Judiciary
HB 572 Establish Montana school marshal program Derek Skees (R) HD 11 Chapter Number Assigned
HJ 5 Resolution about federal taxation of guns Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Generally revise weapons laws for retired law
SB 223 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement
SB 278 Generally revise civil liability law Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Vetoed by Governor* Generally revise laws regarding firearms on
SB 283 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 Chapter Number Assigned school grounds Protecting constitutional rights during an
SB 370 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned emergency
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 43 Expand practice of telemedicine Rhonda Knudsen (R) HD 34 (H) Signed by Governor
HB 70 Revise state suicide prevention program Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned (S) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise vaping and alternative
HB 137 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (S) Business, Labor, and Economic nicotine products laws Affairs Revise laws related to reimbursement for
HB 155 Dennis R Lenz (R) HD 53 Chapter Number Assigned certain Medicaid services
HB 231 Revise laws relating to certificate of need Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 315 Implement 988 suicide prevention lifeline Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* Establish a Montana Health Crisis
HB 388 Ed Stafman (D) HD 62 (H) Died in Process* Preparedness Program
HB 495 Revise laws related to health care providers Mary Caferro (D) HD 81 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 620 Revise Title X appropriation Amy Regier (R) HD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Appropriate funds for suicide prevention
HB 623 Jessica Karjala (D) HD 48 (H) Died in Process* grants
HB 645 Create psychiatric opportunity zones Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Died in Process* Require collection and mapping of mental
HB 680 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Died in Process* health workforce data Generally revise crisis intervention training
HB 696 Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned laws Study criminal proceedings and commitment
HJ 4 Mary Caferro (D) HD 81 (H) Filed with Secretary of State of people with mental illness
HR 1 Resolution to support health care workers Ed Stafman (D) HD 62 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Exempt health care sharing ministries from
SB 149 Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 Chapter Number Assigned insurance laws Revise laws relating to psychiatric
SB 217 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned collaborative care (S) Died in Standing Committee* Establish requirements and Medicaid
SB 380 John Esp (R) SD 30 (S) Public Health, Welfare and coverage for family health facilitators Safety Interim study of the Montana mental health
SJ 14 Walt Sales (R) SD 35 (S) Filed with Secretary of State system Interim study of emergency medical services (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 22 Edith (Edie) McClafferty (D) SD 38 laws (H) Human Services
JUDICIARY - JUSTICE - PUBLIC SAFETY BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise Board of Crime Control laws to remove
HB 28 Frank Fleming (R) HD 51 Chapter Number Assigned duty to hear POST Council appeals
HB 50 Redistribute 9-1-1 funding to state library Frank Garner (R) HD 7 Chapter Number Assigned Establish compensation program for
HB 92 Kathy Kelker (D) HD 47 (H) Signed by Governor wrongfully convicted individuals Generally revising vehicle and vessel title
HB 141 Connie Keogh (D) HD 91 Chapter Number Assigned transfer laws Revise laws for preserving authority of
HB 144 Paul Fielder (R) HD 13 Chapter Number Assigned sheriffs, constables, and peace officers Eliminate requirement that offenders pay
HB 183 Danny Tenenbaum (D) HD 95 (H) Died in Process* public defender fees Establish laws prohibiting sanctuary cities in
HB 200 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned Montana
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JUDICIARY - JUSTICE - PUBLIC SAFETY (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 215 Revise the definition of permissible fireworks Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned Create statutory authority for sworn law
HB 223 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement officers to hold aliens
HB 230 Generally revise emergency and disaster laws Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise laws related to law
HB 243 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement officers Revise laws relating to government
HB 257 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 Chapter Number Assigned mandates and businesses Generally revise medical examiner/coroner
HB 313 Jane Gillette (R) HD 64 Chapter Number Assigned laws
HB 315 Implement 988 suicide prevention lifeline Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process*
HB 325 Elect supreme court justices by districts Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned Requiring legislators to have access to adult
HB 331 Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned and youth correctional facilities (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 350 Generally revise school bus laws Brian Putnam (R) HD 9 (S) Highways and Transportation Generally revising privacy of settlements and
HB 358 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned public right to know laws Generally revise crime victim compensation
HB 425 Jerry Schillinger (R) HD 37 Chapter Number Assigned laws Generally revise civil liability laws related to
HB 428 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Died in Process* state and local government
HB 430 Revise landlord tenant laws during emergency Kathy Whitman (R) HD 96 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise civil liability laws for
HB 435 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned government Revise pretrial release laws involving
HB 449 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 Chapter Number Assigned electronic monitoring
HB 479 Revise laws related to third party data privacy Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 Chapter Number Assigned Revise order of protection laws regarding
HB 480 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned incapacitated persons
HB 481 Protect critical infrastructure Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise criminal procedure and
HB 501 Jeremy Trebas (R) HD 26 Chapter Number Assigned criminal laws Revise laws related to commitment of
HB 578 Terry Moore (R) HD 54 Chapter Number Assigned defendants Requiring certain costs paid to detention
HB 584 Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R) HD 43 (H) Died in Process* center be based on actual costs Establish a returning citizens education
HB 622 Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R) HD 43 (H) Died in Process* program Constitutional amendment to revise legislator
HB 634 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (H) Died in Process* term limits Constitutional amendment regarding vacancy
HB 635 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (S) Died in Process* for certain statewide offices
HB 640 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (S) Died in Process*
HB 655 Generally revise marijuana laws. Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21 Chapter Number Assigned Providing appropriations related to law
HB 656 Joe Read (R) HD 93 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement within Flathead Reservation
HB 658 Revise restrictive housing laws Gregory Frazer (R) HD 78 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 659 Generally revise criminal laws Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process*
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JUDICIARY - JUSTICE - PUBLIC SAFETY (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS (S) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise laws to implement
HB 670 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (S) Select Committee on recreational marijuana program Marijuana Law
HB 685 Revise judicial standards laws Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 (H) Died in Process* Generally revise crisis intervention training
HB 696 Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned laws Limiting when defendant released pretrial
HB 698 Alice Buckley (D) HD 63 (H) Died in Process* may be charged certain costs/fees
HB 701 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Signed by Governor Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine
HB 702 Jennifer Carlson (R) HD 69 Chapter Number Assigned status or possessing immunity passport Prohibit the use of vaccination status or
HB 703 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 (S) Died in Process* immunity passport for certain purposes
HB 706 Generally revise criminal law Sharon Greef (R) HD 88 (H) Died in Process* (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 707 Generally revise recreational marijuana laws Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 (S) Select Committee on Marijuana Law
HB 709 Revise double proxy marriage fee Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned Enact online personal information protection
HB 710 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process* act Revise laws relating to the first amendment
HB 711 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* and the media Study criminal proceedings and commitment
HJ 4 Mary Caferro (D) HD 81 (H) Filed with Secretary of State of people with mental illness Joint resolution regarding public safety
HJ 14 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (H) Filed with Secretary of State telecommunicator Interim study of criminal-justice system data
HJ 31 Frank Fleming (R) HD 51 (H) Filed with Secretary of State in Montana Study of pretrial and presentence diversion
HJ 34 Barry Usher (R) HD 40 (H) Filed with Secretary of State programs Judicial Standards Commission study and audit
HJ 40 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Filed with Secretary of State request Study of innocence commissions and (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 41 Jeremy Trebas (R) HD 26 conviction integrity units (H) Judiciary (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 43 Interim study bill to examine judicial security Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Judiciary
HJ 48 Interim study of facial recognition technology Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 (H) Filed with Secretary of State House resolution authorizing intervention in
HR 7 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 (H) Filed with Secretary of State SB 140 legal proceedings Provide for tribal participation in 9-1-1 grant
SB 14 Janet Ellis (D) SD 41 Chapter Number Assigned program Revise staffing and structure of Board of
SB 19 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned Crime Control
SB 47 Generally revise laws related to DOC commits Ryan Lynch (D) SD 37 Chapter Number Assigned Revise membership of the Board of Crime
SB 50 Diane Sands (D) SD 49 Chapter Number Assigned Control
SB 67 Revise laws pertaining to law enforcement Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Provide homestead exemption for a revocable
SB 68 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned trust
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JUDICIARY - JUSTICE - PUBLIC SAFETY (CONCLUDED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
SB 69 Revise settlement laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 81 Include prepaid wireless in 9-1-1 tax Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 83 Revise special lien law Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 114 Revise the homestead exemption Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 140 Revise laws relating to the judiciary Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 168 Revise lien laws Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Eliminate continuing emergency or disaster
SB 173 David Howard (R) SD 29 Chapter Number Assigned without legislative involvement Prohibiting state building codes from requiring
SB 178 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 Chapter Number Assigned mandatory fire sprinklers Revise Uniform Real Property Transfer on
SB 200 Diane Sands (D) SD 49 Chapter Number Assigned Death Act Constitutional amendment regarding
SB 203 Kenneth Bogner (R) SD 19 Chapter Number Assigned electronic communications Providing for release of call location to law
SB 219 David Howard (R) SD 29 Chapter Number Assigned enforcement in an emergency
SB 220 Revise assault on a peace officer laws Jill Cohenour (D) SD 42 Chapter Number Assigned Revise compensation for sheriffs,
SB 238 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned undersheriffs, and deputy sheriffs
SB 240 Revise crime reporting laws Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise civil liability laws relating to
SB 251 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 Chapter Number Assigned damages Generally revise related to property interests
SB 260 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (H) Died in Process* and transfer of businesses
SB 261 Generally revise laws related to Justice Courts Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Allow mobile home owners the option to
SB 269 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 Chapter Number Assigned purchase a mobile home park Allow judicial candidates to announce (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 271 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 endorsements (H) State Administration
SB 277 Generally revising laws related to state's rights Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 Chapter Number Assigned Revise distributions under the Montana false
SB 345 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned claims act Revise laws related to land servitudes and
SB 354 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 Chapter Number Assigned easements Restrict governmental entity from interfering
SB 400 Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 Chapter Number Assigned with parental rights
SB 402 Generally revise laws related to the judiciary Cary Smith (R) SD 27 Chapter Number Assigned
SJ 26 Interim study of the women's prison Diane Sands (D) SD 49 (S) Filed with Secretary of State (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 34 Study of solitary confinement Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Judiciary Confirm Governor's appointee for Director of
SR 11 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Dept. of Corrections Confirm Governor's appointee to the 8th
SR 50 Diane Sands (D) SD 49 (S) Died in Process* Judicial District Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board
SR 95 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Crime Control Senate resolution authorizing intervention in
SR 97 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Filed with Secretary of State SB 140 legal proceedings
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LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Require OBPP to report actual costs to cost
HB 146 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned projected in fiscal notes Constitutional amendment to raise legislator (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 322 Jimmy Patelis (R) HD 52 residency requirement (S) State Administration Generally revising laws related to legislative
HB 447 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned oversight of administrative rules
HB 483 Generally revise laws related to the legislature Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 497 Establish interim budget committees Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned Require legislative fiscal division to contract
HB 547 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Died in Process* for actuarial services
HR 5 House resolution on dress decorum Barry Usher (R) HD 40 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Revising laws related to reports to the
SB 57 JP Pomnichowski (D) SD 33 Chapter Number Assigned Legislature Revise MAPA to allow for a tie breaking
SB 82 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned process in interim committees Provide for repeal of administrative rules by
SB 227 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned joint resolution Generally revise Montana Administrative (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 323 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 Procedure Act (H) Business and Labor
SJ 13 Interim study of prevailing wage laws Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 18 Appropriation for Local Government Center Geraldine Custer (R) HD 39 (H) Died in Process* Revise recording fees to support county and
HB 49 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned state land information accounts Update water and wastewater revolving loan
HB 62 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned program
HB 104 Revise county leasing authority Marty Malone (R) HD 59 Chapter Number Assigned (S) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise vaping and alternative
HB 137 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (S) Business, Labor, and Economic nicotine products laws Affairs Revise death certificate fees to fund board of
HB 139 Tom Welch (R) HD 72 Chapter Number Assigned morticians and funeral services Revise grant dispersal procedures for county
HB 178 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned veterans' service offices Revise prevailing wage district laws and
HB 201 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned dispatch city designations Allow special district to receive funds from
HB 220 Brian Putnam (R) HD 9 Chapter Number Assigned federal revenue sharing programs Revising time period to protest sewer and/or
HB 255 Larry Brewster (R) HD 44 (S) Died in Process* water district assessments
HB 259 Revise property and zoning laws Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 Chapter Number Assigned Revise laws related to maintenance district
HB 268 Bob Phalen (R) HD 36 Chapter Number Assigned assessments Revise local subdivision review regarding title
HB 292 Geraldine Custer (R) HD 39 Chapter Number Assigned insurance procedure
HB 304 Revise definition of community land trust Frank Garner (R) HD 7 Chapter Number Assigned
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Generally revise certification laws of
HB 338 Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68 (H) Died in Process* trash/waste management companies (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 350 Generally revise school bus laws Brian Putnam (R) HD 9 (S) Highways and Transportation Establish a statewide uniformity for auxiliary
HB 407 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 Chapter Number Assigned container regulations Revise subdivisions of land exempted from
HB 444 Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21 Chapter Number Assigned sanitation in subdivision review Provide that exempt divisions of land must
HB 450 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned meet zoning regulations Remove prohibitions on county board of
HB 496 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned appeals re: property use and zoning Clarify jurisdiction of board of oil and gas
HB 498 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned conservation Require draft proposals before initiating a
HB 527 Fiona Nave (R) HD 57 Chapter Number Assigned county zoning/planning board (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 604 Revise compensation of deputy sheriffs Sara Novak (D) HD 77 (S) Local Government Provide for a donation-funded state indigent
HB 609 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 Chapter Number Assigned funeral account Revise laws related to the adoption of a tax
HB 616 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned increment provision
HB 649 Revise construction laws Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 (H) Died in Process*
HB 694 Revise laws related to special districts Steve Gist (R) HD 25 (S) Died in Process*
HB 701 Generally revise marijuana laws Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Signed by Governor Interim study of county water and/or sewer
HJ 30 Larry Brewster (R) HD 44 (H) Filed with Secretary of State districts
SB 44 Revise subdivision laws John Esp (R) SD 30 Chapter Number Assigned Require reviews of experimental on-site
SB 54 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned wastewater treatment systems Provide for local distribution of lodging sales (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 73 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 tax revenue (S) Taxation
SB 74 Revise county school transportation laws Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 80 Limit the duration of interlocal agreements Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned Allow a county to locate a county office
SB 123 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned outside of a county seat
SB 125 Revise certain junk disposal laws Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 Chapter Number Assigned Allow a county commission to hold certain
SB 135 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned zoning appeal hearings de novo Revise collection of delinquent coal gross
SB 154 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned proceeds taxes Allow certain subdivisions to qualify for an
SB 161 John Esp (R) SD 30 Chapter Number Assigned expedited review Generally revise laws related to the
SB 165 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 (S) Vetoed by Governor* department of environmental quality Increasing county procurement options with
SB 171 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 Chapter Number Assigned cooperative purchasing agreements
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONCLUDED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
SB 174 Revise laws related to local subdivision review Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Revise appraisal requirement for tax-deed
SB 193 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 Chapter Number Assigned land that did not sell at auction Revise local subdivision review criteria
SB 211 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned regarding agriculture Provide process to dissolve a rural special
SB 221 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned improvement district Revise exempt well laws related to family (S) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll
SB 231 Mark Blasdel (R) SD 4 transfer parcels in Progress Revise compensation for sheriffs,
SB 238 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned undersheriffs, and deputy sheriffs Prohibit local governments from imposing
SB 257 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned carbon penalties, fees, or taxes Renaming the Treasure State Endowment
SB 258 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 Chapter Number Assigned program
SB 284 Generally revise county gravel pit permitting Russel (Russ) Tempel (R) SD 14 Chapter Number Assigned Prohibit certain prescriptive easements in a
SB 286 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 Chapter Number Assigned platted subdivision Allow for a referendum to terminate a
SB 294 John Esp (R) SD 30 Chapter Number Assigned county zoning district
SB 307 Revise liability limits for irrigation operators Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned Provide for irrigation district improvements by
SB 326 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned resolution (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 346 Inflationary adjustments for prevailing wages Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 (H) Local Government Revise payments related to state school trust (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 355 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 lands (H) Appropriations Revise special district laws and provide time
SB 385 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned limit on property tax levies Revise county water and/or sewer district
SB 403 Bob Keenan (R) SD 5 Chapter Number Assigned rate notification laws Require water meters for exempt (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 404 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 appropriations (S) Natural Resources
SB 406 Revise exempt appropriation volume Bob Brown (R) SD 7 (S) Died in Process*
SJ 13 Interim study of prevailing wage laws Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Confirm Governor's appointees to Board of
SR 25 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State County Printing
NATURAL RESOURCES BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 173 Revise laws regarding state timber sales Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 Chapter Number Assigned Revise natural resources operations fund,
HB 373 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned provide transfer Amend Coal Severance Tax SSR accounts,
HB 374 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned provide transfers Exempt certain pollution control and carbon
HB 394 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 Chapter Number Assigned capture equipment from property tax
HB 418 Establish the public lands access act Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 (H) Died in Process*
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NATURAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Clarify jurisdiction of board of oil and gas
HB 498 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned conservation Require legislative approval of national
HB 554 Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned heritage areas, historic trails Exempt DNRC grants from environmental
HB 594 Joe Read (R) HD 93 Chapter Number Assigned review
HB 599 Generally revise opencut laws Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned Provide for non-fire type-3 all-hazard
HB 627 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Died in Process* incident management team Generally revise environmental, tax, and labor
HB 646 Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* laws
HB 648 Generally revise natural resource laws Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 695 Generally revise environmental laws Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 (S) Died in Process* Revise board of investment loans for coal-
SB 134 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned fired generation remediation Clarify criteria for permits and water right
SB 136 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned changes Generally revise laws related to coal, coal tax,
SB 176 Brad Molnar (R) SD 28 (S) Died in Process* and coal-fired unit remediation Generally revise the board of environmental
SB 233 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 Chapter Number Assigned review
SB 284 Generally revise county gravel pit permitting Russel (Russ) Tempel (R) SD 14 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 328 Revise coal bonding laws Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 Chapter Number Assigned (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 352 Clarify objections to water rights John Esp (R) SD 30 (H) Natural Resources Revise payments related to state school trust (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 355 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 lands (H) Appropriations Repeal numeric nutrient standards for water
SB 358 John Esp (R) SD 30 Chapter Number Assigned quality (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 382 Repeal hydroelectric AIS fees Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 (S) Fish and Game Revise laws related to Aquatic Invasive Species
SB 384 John Esp (R) SD 30 (S) Returned from Enrolling hydroelectric fee Require water meters for exempt (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 404 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 appropriations (S) Natural Resources
SB 406 Revise exempt appropriation volume Bob Brown (R) SD 7 (S) Died in Process* (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 408 Revise sale of state trust land laws Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 (S) Natural Resources Resolution to remove Hidden Pasture Creek
SJ 7 Jeffrey W Welborn (R) SD 36 (S) Filed with Secretary of State from WSA
SJ 16 Urge support for Keystone XL pipeline Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State
SJ 21 Resolution on Columbia River Treaty Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board
SR 34 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Hard Rock Mining Impact Confirm Governor appointees to Boards of Oil
SR 37 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and Gas Conservation Confirm Governor's appointee to the Fish
SR 88 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and Wildlife Commission
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PENSIONS BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise funding for highway patrol retirement
HB 72 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 Chapter Number Assigned system HPORS Generally revise laws on administration of
HB 81 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 Chapter Number Assigned MPERA retirement systems
HB 88 Generally revise laws on administration of TRS Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned
Require legislative fiscal division to contract
HB 547 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Died in Process* for actuarial services (S) Died in Standing Committee* Distribute recreational marijuana revenue to
HB 683 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Select Committee on unfunded pension liability Marijuana Law
HJ 8 Provide for a study of pension laws Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (H) Filed with Secretary of State
Generally revise contributions to the judges'
SB 175 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 Chapter Number Assigned retirement system (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 188 Revise school teacher retirement with pension Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (H) Education (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 387 Generally revise teachers' retirement system Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) State Administration Generally revise public employees' (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 389 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 retirement system (S) State Administration Establish the Water Severance Beneficial Use
SB 390 Brad Molnar (R) SD 28 (S) Died in Process* Act Confirm Governor's appointees to Public
SR 23 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Died in Process* Employees Retirement System Board Confirm Governor's appointees to Public
SR 86 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Employee Retirement System Board
PUBLIC HEALTH BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Require elected official approval of local
HB 121 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned health board and officer actions (S) Died in Standing Committee* Generally revise vaping and alternative
HB 137 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (S) Business, Labor, and Economic nicotine products laws Affairs Revise laws for preserving authority of
HB 144 Paul Fielder (R) HD 13 Chapter Number Assigned sheriffs, constables, and peace officers Revise laws relating to government mandates
HB 257 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 Chapter Number Assigned and businesses Require elected official approval of sanitation (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 269 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 related local health board rules (S) Local Government Authorize elected official approval of
SB 108 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Vetoed by Governor* city/county health board rules
SJ 30 Study of food regulations Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Died in Process*
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RULES & RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Create study commission to review covid-19 (H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll
HB 158 Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68 statute & rule suspensions in Progress
HJ 2 Revenue estimating resolution Becky Beard (R) HD 80 (H) Died in Process* Study criminal proceedings and commitment
HJ 4 Mary Caferro (D) HD 81 (H) Filed with Secretary of State of people with mental illness
HJ 5 Resolution about federal taxation of guns Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Provide for study of natural resources trust
HJ 6 Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Filed with Secretary of State fund
HJ 8 Provide for a study of pension laws Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Provide for an interim study regarding
HJ 10 Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 (H) Filed with Secretary of State autonomous vehicle use in Montana
HJ 17 Declare noxious weed awareness week Marilyn Marler (D) HD 90 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Joint resolution to terminate the current
HJ 20 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* declaration of emergency/disaster (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 22 Interim study on public transportation Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Transportation Interim study on enacting the uniform (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 23 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 electronic legal materials act (H) Judiciary
HJ 24 Study resolution on the Montana state flag Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Died in Process*
HJ 27 Study the funding of conservation districts Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Request interim study of combining school (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 28 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 with primary or general elections (H) State Administration Interim study of county water and/or sewer
HJ 30 Larry Brewster (R) HD 44 (H) Filed with Secretary of State districts Interim study of criminal-justice system data
HJ 31 Frank Fleming (R) HD 51 (H) Filed with Secretary of State in Montana Study of pretrial and presentence diversion
HJ 34 Barry Usher (R) HD 40 (H) Filed with Secretary of State programs
HJ 36 Interim study on residential property taxes Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Judicial Standards Commission study and audit
HJ 40 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Filed with Secretary of State request Study of innocence commissions and (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 41 Jeremy Trebas (R) HD 26 conviction integrity units (H) Judiciary (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 43 Interim study bill to examine judicial security Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Judiciary Study resolution on property taxation and (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 46 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 valuation freezes (H) Taxation
HJ 48 Interim study of facial recognition technology Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 (H) Filed with Secretary of State
HR 2 House rules resolution Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Resolution for a U.S. Constitutional (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HR 3 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 amendment regarding campaign contributions (H) State Administration
HR 5 House resolution on dress decorum Barry Usher (R) HD 40 (H) Filed with Secretary of State House resolution authorizing intervention in
HR 7 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 (H) Filed with Secretary of State SB 140 legal proceedings
SJ 1 Senate Joint Resolution on the joint rules Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Filed with Secretary of State
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RULES & RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Resolution to remove Hidden Pasture Creek
SJ 7 Jeffrey W Welborn (R) SD 36 (S) Filed with Secretary of State from WSA Joint resolution urging congress to
SJ 10 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 (S) Filed with Secretary of State appropriate funding for carbon capture
SJ 11 Resolution regarding products of the USA Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Interim study of electric transportation in (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 12 Christopher Pope (D) SD 31 Montana (S) Highways and Transportation
SJ 13 Interim study of prevailing wage laws Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State
SJ 16 Urge support for Keystone XL pipeline Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State
SJ 21 Resolution on Columbia River Treaty Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Interim study of emergency medical services (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 22 Edith (Edie) McClafferty (D) SD 38 laws (H) Human Services Interim study on allowing public notice via
SJ 23 Tom Jacobson (D) SD 11 (S) Filed with Secretary of State certain electronic publications Study resolution on statewide sales tax
SJ 25 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Died in Process* methodology and funding
SJ 26 Interim study of the women's prison Diane Sands (D) SD 49 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Study of water rights on Taylor Grazing Act
SJ 27 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (S) Died in Process* lands
SJ 30 Study of food regulations Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Died in Process* Study implementation of marijuana program
SJ 31 Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and potential role of agriculture lab Interim study on affordable housing and
SJ 32 Ellie Boldman (D) SD 45 (S) Died in Process* community redevelopment (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 34 Study of solitary confinement Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Judiciary
SR 1 Senate Resolution on the Senate rules Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Confirm Governor's appointee for Director of
SR 11 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Dept. of Corrections Confirm Governor's appointees to Public
SR 23 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Died in Process* Employees Retirement System Board Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SR 24 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 of County Printing (S) State Administration Confirm Governor's appointees to Board of
SR 25 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State County Printing Confirm Governor's appointees to State
SR 30 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Banking Board Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board
SR 34 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Hard Rock Mining Impact Confirm Governor appointees to Boards of Oil
SR 37 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and Gas Conservation Confirm Governor appointments to POST
SR 49 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Council Confirm Governor's appointee to the State Tax
SR 69 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Appeal Board Confirm Governor's appointee to the Board
SR 78 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Personnel Appeals
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RULES & RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Confirm Governor's appointees to Public
SR 86 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Employee Retirement System Board Confirm Governor's appointee to the Fish
SR 88 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State and Wildlife Commission Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board
SR 95 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Filed with Secretary of State of Crime Control Confirm Governor's appointees to Board of
SR 96 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State County Printing Senate resolution authorizing intervention in
SR 97 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Filed with Secretary of State SB 140 legal proceedings
STATE ADMINISTRATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Providing requirements for emergency rules
HB 47 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 Chapter Number Assigned under MAPA
HB 95 Revise ethics laws related to confidentiality Brad Tschida (R) HD 97 Chapter Number Assigned Revise ethics laws regarding application to
HB 97 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 (H) Vetoed by Governor* boards and commissions Require OBPP to report actual costs to cost
HB 146 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned projected in fiscal notes Create study commission to review covid-19 (H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll
HB 158 Caleb Hinkle (R) HD 68 statute & rule suspensions in Progress Revise governor's power to spend certain
HB 159 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned unanticipated federal funds Revise grant dispersal procedures for county
HB 178 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned veterans' service offices Provide for a state government performance (H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll
HB 277 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 and results act in Progress Prohibit sales of federal land transferred to (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 320 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Montana (S) Natural Resources Establish a Montana Health Crisis
HB 388 Ed Stafman (D) HD 62 (H) Died in Process* Preparedness Program Generally revising laws related to legislative
HB 447 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned oversight of administrative rules
HB 483 Generally revise laws related to the legislature Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 497 Establish interim budget committees Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 Chapter Number Assigned Revise personal staff limits for executive
HB 588 Casey Knudsen (R) HD 33 (S) Died in Process* branch Provide for non-fire type-3 all-hazard
HB 627 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Died in Process* incident management team Joint resolution to terminate the current
HJ 20 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* declaration of emergency/disaster Interim study on enacting the uniform (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 23 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 electronic legal materials act (H) Judiciary
HJ 24 Study resolution on the Montana state flag Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Died in Process* Request interim study of combining school (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 28 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 with primary or general elections (H) State Administration
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STATE ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Resolution for a U.S. Constitutional (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HR 3 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 amendment regarding campaign contributions (H) State Administration
HR 5 House resolution on dress decorum Barry Usher (R) HD 40 (H) Filed with Secretary of State Revising laws related to reports to the
SB 57 JP Pomnichowski (D) SD 33 Chapter Number Assigned Legislature Revise state employee and U-system health
SB 110 Ryan Osmundson (R) SD 15 Chapter Number Assigned plan laws for temp state share holiday Eliminate continuing emergency or disaster
SB 173 David Howard (R) SD 29 Chapter Number Assigned without legislative involvement
SB 185 Revise governor's emergency powers David Howard (R) SD 29 Chapter Number Assigned Revising definition of services related to public
SB 186 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 (H) Died in Process* procurement contracts Generally revise Montana Information
SB 272 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 Chapter Number Assigned Technology Act Eliminate secretary of state's microfilm
SB 276 Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 Chapter Number Assigned requirements
SB 287 Generally revise public project financing laws Walt Sales (R) SD 35 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise Montana Administrative (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 323 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 Procedure Act (H) Business and Labor Generally revise laws related to public's right (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 393 Bob Keenan (R) SD 5 to know and participate (S) Judiciary (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 408 Revise sale of state trust land laws Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 (S) Natural Resources
SJ 13 Interim study of prevailing wage laws Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Interim study on allowing public notice via
SJ 23 Tom Jacobson (D) SD 11 (S) Filed with Secretary of State certain electronic publications Confirm Governor's appointees to Board of
SR 96 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 (S) Filed with Secretary of State County Printing
TAXATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS
HB 23 Revise tax lien and tax deed process Becky Beard (R) HD 80 Chapter Number Assigned Revise property tax reporting and clarifying
HB 52 Tom Welch (R) HD 72 Chapter Number Assigned AUM calculations Revise allocation of vehicle license revenue for (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 87 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 veterans affairs division (S) State Administration Establish a carbon cost community dividend
HB 150 Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* fee on large emission sources Increase vehicle fees to reduce residential
HB 165 Jeremy Trebas (R) HD 26 (H) Died in Process* property taxes
HB 170 Revise laws to include renewable hydrogen Tom Welch (R) HD 72 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise laws related to community
HB 179 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned colleges
HB 187 Provide for local option sales tax Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Died in Process*
HB 190 Revise tax rate for golf courses Danny Tenenbaum (D) HD 95 (H) Died in Process*
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TAXATION (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise residential property tax credit for
HB 191 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned elderly Non-refundable tax credit for employer-paid
HB 252 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned education of trade professions Constitutional amendment for taxpayer
HB 261 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (H) Died in Process* protection act to limit tax types Provide business property tax exemption
HB 288 Bob Phalen (R) HD 36 (H) Died in Process* during state of emergency or disaster Revise information included on property
HB 298 Steven Galloway (R) HD 24 Chapter Number Assigned valuation statement Revise business equipment tax laws: Business
HB 303 Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned Investment Grows (BIG) Jobs Act Revise property tax assistance program
HB 357 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 Chapter Number Assigned inflation adjustment laws
HB 372 Eliminate business equipment tax Brandon Ler (R) HD 35 (H) Died in Process* Exempt certain pollution control and carbon
HB 394 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 Chapter Number Assigned capture equipment from property tax Revise property tax exemptions for affordable
HB 432 Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned housing
HB 445 Generally revise automobile franchise laws Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 464 Repeal local option gas tax Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 488 Revise license plate laws Julie Dooling (R) HD 70 (H) Died in Process* Revising property entry laws for property tax (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 516 Derek J Harvey (D) HD 74 valuation purposes (S) Taxation (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 526 Generally revise county assessor laws Joe Read (R) HD 93 (S) Taxation Revise laws related to the adoption of a tax
HB 616 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned increment provision Revise property tax exemptions for certain
HB 619 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Died in Process* hospitals Revise property tax rates for agricultural,
HB 636 Fiona Nave (R) HD 57 (H) Died in Process* commercial, and residential property
HB 638 Provide for property tax fairness credit Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Died in Process* Revise laws related to adoption of a tax
HB 639 Matt Regier (R) HD 4 (H) Died in Process* increment provision Generally revise environmental, tax, and labor
HB 646 Mary Ann Dunwell (D) HD 84 (H) Died in Process* laws
HB 661 Revise taxation of stripper oil and gas wells Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revising school funding to increase
HB 663 Brandon Ler (R) HD 35 Chapter Number Assigned GTB and lower property taxes Provide for property tax circuit breaker
HB 672 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Died in Process* funded by revised capital gains credit Revise taxpayer integrity fee under the HELP
HB 675 Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21 (H) Died in Process* Act Provide for property tax relief income tax
HB 682 Mark Noland (R) HD 10 (H) Died in Process* credit
HJ 36 Interim study on residential property taxes Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Filed with Secretary of State
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TAXATION (CONTINUED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Study resolution on property taxation and (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 46 Jedediah Hinkle (R) HD 67 valuation freezes (H) Taxation Providing for circuit breaker income tax (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 10 Jill Cohenour (D) SD 42 credit for property taxes paid (S) Taxation Repeal expired property tax exemption for
SB 35 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 Chapter Number Assigned electrical generation facilities
SB 45 Repeal new or expanded industry credit Mark Blasdel (R) SD 4 Chapter Number Assigned Exempting certain fiber optic, coaxial cable
SB 51 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned from property taxation Revise lodging facility use tax and sales tax on
SB 52 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned lodging and rental cars Provide for local distribution of lodging sales (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 73 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 tax revenue (S) Taxation
SB 74 Revise county school transportation laws Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 85 Generally revise taxation of renewable energy Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (S) Taxation Revise laws related to property valuation
SB 126 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned appeal process Revise property tax appraisal and tax appeal
SB 133 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned process Repeal temporary tribal property tax (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 138 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 exemption (S) Taxation Establish commercial property assessed
SB 147 Mary McNally (D) SD 24 Chapter Number Assigned capital enhancements program Revise collection of delinquent coal gross
SB 154 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned proceeds taxes
SB 159 Personal Income Tax Relief Act Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise laws related to coal, coal tax,
SB 176 Brad Molnar (R) SD 28 (S) Died in Process* and coal-fired unit remediation (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 181 Corporate Tax Modernization Act Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Taxation Generally revise laws on state finance, (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 182 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 reducing tax rate if conditions met (H) Appropriations
SB 184 Montana Entrepreneur Magnet Act Mark Blasdel (R) SD 4 Chapter Number Assigned Revise appraisal requirement for tax-deed
SB 193 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 Chapter Number Assigned land that did not sell at auction
SB 205 Revise name of state tax appeal board Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 Chapter Number Assigned
SB 212 Revise laws related to property tax bills Ryan Osmundson (R) SD 15 Chapter Number Assigned Revise laws related to temporary tribal
SB 214 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned property tax exemption Prohibit local governments from imposing
SB 257 Jason D Small (R) SD 21 Chapter Number Assigned carbon penalties, fees, or taxes Revise forest lands taxation advisory
SB 262 Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 Chapter Number Assigned committee
SB 263 Revise forest lands property taxes and rates Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 Chapter Number Assigned Revise property exemption for agricultural
SB 288 Walt Sales (R) SD 35 Chapter Number Assigned processing facilities
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TAXATION (CONCLUDED) BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revising property tax laws related to electric (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 293 Christopher Pope (D) SD 31 generation (S) Taxation Provide for local option tax: Montana Tax (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 313 Christopher Pope (D) SD 31 Fairness and Rural Revenue Initiative (S) Taxation Provide for irrigation district improvements by
SB 326 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned resolution Limit property tax increases for certain (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 375 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 individuals (S) Taxation Corporate tax modernization through double-
SB 376 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned sales factor apportionment Providing an income tax credit for property (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 386 Pat Flowers (D) SD 32 taxes paid and revising rates (S) Taxation Provide for infrastructure through tax
SB 388 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Signed by Governor increment financing Revise capital gains and provide property tax
SB 394 Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Died in Process* relief
SB 399 Generally revise and simplify income taxes Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned Study resolution on statewide sales tax
SJ 25 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Died in Process* methodology and funding Confirm Governor's appointee to the State Tax
SR 69 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Filed with Secretary of State Appeal Board
TECHNOLOGY BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Long-Range Information Technology
HB 10 Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned Appropriations Revise cooperative laws to provide for remote
HB 103 Willis Curdy (D) HD 98 Chapter Number Assigned participation
HB 181 Reauthorizing the e-rate broadband program Katie Zolnikov (R) HD 45 (H) Returned from Enrolling
HB 479 Revise laws related to third party data privacy Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 494 Revise transportation construction law Derek J Harvey (D) HD 74 Chapter Number Assigned Establish the rural broadband revolving loan
HB 657 Tyson T Running Wolf (D) HD 16 (H) Died in Process* account Providing for the Montana broadband
HB 673 Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 (H) Died in Process* coordinator Enact online personal information protection
HB 710 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process* act Exempting certain fiber optic, coaxial cable
SB 51 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned from property taxation Generally revise the Montana Business
SB 66 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned Corporation Act Generally revise Montana Information
SB 272 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 Chapter Number Assigned Technology Act ConnectMT Act to establish broadband
SB 297 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 Chapter Number Assigned deployment
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TRANSPORTATION BILL NO. SHORT TITLE PRIMARY SPONSOR STATUS Revise light requirements for snow removal
HB 55 Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 Chapter Number Assigned equipment
HB 188 Generally revise electric vehicle laws and fees Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 (H) Vetoed by Governor*
HB 247 Revise motor vehicle fleet registration Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 264 Revise emergency vehicle passing laws Ross H Fitzgerald (R) HD 17 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 266 Revise license plate laws Kenneth L Holmlund (R) HD 38 Chapter Number Assigned Revise county road adoption procedure re:
HB 271 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 Chapter Number Assigned subdivision plats
HB 300 Generally revise school transportation laws Jerry Schillinger (R) HD 37 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 309 Add tribal police/agents to MDT form Joe Read (R) HD 93 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 418 Establish the public lands access act Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 (H) Died in Process*
HB 445 Generally revise automobile franchise laws Barry Usher (R) HD 40 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 464 Repeal local option gas tax Matt Regier (R) HD 4 Chapter Number Assigned Generally revise commercial tow truck
HB 476 Kathy Whitman (R) HD 96 (S) Died in Process* classification standards
HB 482 Revise license plate laws Steve Gunderson (R) HD 1 Chapter Number Assigned
HB 488 Revise license plate laws Julie Dooling (R) HD 70 (H) Died in Process*
HB 494 Revise transportation construction law Derek J Harvey (D) HD 74 Chapter Number Assigned Establish public transportation commission to
HB 545 Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Died in Process* study passenger transportation Revise motor vehicle laws related to missing
HB 586 Steven Galloway (R) HD 24 Chapter Number Assigned titles (S) Died in Standing Committee*
HB 608 Revise commercial driver licenses Steven Galloway (R) HD 24 (S) Highways and Transportation Rynalea Whiteman Pena
HB 712 Generally revise transportation laws (H) Died in Process*
(D) HD 41 Provide for an interim study regarding
HJ 10 Denley M Loge (R) HD 14 (H) Filed with Secretary of State autonomous vehicle use in Montana (H) Died in Standing Committee*
HJ 22 Interim study on public transportation Andrea Olsen (D) HD 100 (H) Transportation
SB 74 Revise county school transportation laws Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned Revise laws regarding vehicle salvage
SB 79 Douglas (Doug) Kary (R) SD 22 Chapter Number Assigned certificates and certificates of title Establish Judge Pedro R. Hernandez memorial (H) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 274 Chris Friedel (R) SD 26 highway (H) Transportation Provide gas and fuel tax refund for
SB 285 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 Chapter Number Assigned agriculture (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SB 359 Allow gates on certain county roads Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Interim study of electric transportation in (S) Died in Standing Committee*
SJ 12 Christopher Pope (D) SD 31 Montana (S) Highways and Transportation * after status indicates the bill is dead
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