HB683

Revise local government conflict of interest laws for contracted projects

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB683 revises conflict of interest laws for local government contracts, prohibiting contracts with entities involved in project design or.

Montana HB683 revises conflict of interest laws for certain local government contracts. It prohibits awarding contracts to entities with a financial interest in the design or engineering of a project. The bill also amends existing laws to ensure competitive bidding procedures are followed for large purchases and construction contracts. It defines "financial interest" and sets conditions for contract awards, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest in local government contracting.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

2:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor