HB507

Constitutional amendment for sales tax to fund K-12 education

Introduced·2/14/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB507 proposes a constitutional amendment to implement a 4% sales tax to reduce property taxes funding K-12 education.

Montana HB507 seeks to amend the state constitution to allow a 4% sales tax and use tax, with net revenue dedicated to reducing property taxes for K-12 education. This amendment requires a two-thirds legislative vote and, if approved, will be presented to voters in the November 2026 election. If ratified by voters, the amendment would take effect on July 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

9:00 AM

House Taxation Hearing

History

Feb 27, 2025

House

(H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)

Feb 25, 2025

House

(H) Fiscal Note Printed

Feb 24, 2025

House

(H) Hearing (H) Taxation