Montana HB842 proposes a sales tax to fund education by reducing property taxes for public schools and the Montana university system.

Montana HB842 proposes a legislative referendum to establish a sales tax not exceeding 4%. The tax revenue would be used solely to reduce property taxes funding public schools and the Montana university system. The sales tax would exempt housing, utilities, groceries, fuel, healthcare, and financial and insurance services. The act will be submitted to Montana voters in the 2026 general election.

Montana HB842 proposes a sales tax to fund education by reducing property taxes for public schools and the Montana university system.

Montana HB842 proposes a legislative referendum to establish a sales tax not exceeding 4%. The tax revenue would be used solely to reduce property taxes funding public schools and the Montana university system. The sales tax would exempt housing, utilities, groceries, fuel, healthcare, and financial and insurance services. The act will be submitted to Montana voters in the 2026 general election.