HB848

Provide funding for regional rail authorities

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB848 provides funding for regional rail authorities.

Montana HB848 creates a Big Sky Rail Account in the state special revenue fund, funded by a portion of rental car sales and use tax. The Department of Transportation will distribute these funds to regional rail authorities for administration, matching federal grants, and development of rail projects. These projects aim to enhance rail safety, improve connections to airports and other transportation hubs, develop energy facilities, and explore north-south train services.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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27 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Highways and Transportation Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

7:30 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion Failed

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading