HB87

Revising taxation of lands owned by department of fish, wildlife, and parks

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Montana HB87 revises property taxation procedures for lands owned by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

Montana HB87 revises property taxation procedures and county reimbursement for certain lands purchased by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The bill mandates that all land owned by the department must be assessed by the Department of Revenue in the same manner as a private citizen. It maintains existing exceptions for certain properties, including those used for cemeteries, care of the retired, aged, or chronically ill, and nonprofit health care facilities.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Taxation Hearing

Jan 23, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President