HB17

Revise terms for forest lands taxation advisory committee

Complete·2/27/25

Montana HB17 revises terms for the Forest Lands Taxation Advisory Committee, including member appointment timelines and terms.

Montana HB17 revises the terms for the Forest Lands Taxation Advisory Committee, which includes members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor. The committee must convene by July 1 of the year two years prior to the first year of each reappraisal cycle, with members' terms expiring on June 30 of the first year of each reappraisal cycle. Members are appointed for terms of 1, 2, 3, or 4 years, with initial terms set at 2 years. The committee reviews and recommends adjustments to data, base periods, averaging methods, and forest land valuation techniques.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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Calendar

Jan 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Taxation Hearing

Jan 7, 2025

9:00 AM

House Taxation Hearing

History

Feb 27, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Feb 27, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President