HB789

Generally revise surplus campaign funds laws

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB789 revises surplus campaign funds laws, allowing legislative candidates to contribute up to $10,000 to their future campaigns.

Montana HB789 amends the surplus campaign funds laws to allow legislative candidates to contribute up to $10,000 in surplus campaign funds to their own future campaigns within 120 days after filing the closing campaign report. This contribution is considered a direct contribution from the candidate and not a loan. The bill also maintains the prohibition on using surplus funds for personal benefit or contributing to other campaigns. Additionally, it allows successful candidates for statewide offices to establish a continuing service account.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) State Administration--To Table

19 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 28, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) State Administration