HB833

Provide funding to increase correctional capacity

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB833 provides funding for additional correctional capacity and establishes the Future of Corrections Fund.

Montana HB833 establishes the Future of Corrections Fund to secure additional correctional facilities, including build-to-lease or lease-to-own agreements. It authorizes the transfer of $220 million from the capital developments long-range building program account to the fund. The bill also appropriates $30 million from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for program expansion or operations and maintenance. The budget director must consider workforce availability for inmate rehabilitation and re-entry when determining the state's best interests.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations 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