HB604

Prohibit guaranteed income programs

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB604 would prohibit local governments from implementing guaranteed income programs.

Montana HB604 would establish statewide uniformity for guaranteed income programs by prohibiting local governments from administering such programs. The bill defines a guaranteed income program as one providing regular periodic cash payments that are unearned and may be used for any purpose, excluding those requiring work or technical training. Local governments are barred from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining ordinances, orders, or rules for making payments under these programs.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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53 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

2:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 5, 2025

House

(H) Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading (H) Local Government