SB117

Revise government entity limitations on property tax increases

Complete·5/8/25

Montana SB117 revises property tax limitations for governmental entities.

Montana SB117 revises the limitations on property tax increases for governmental entities. It modifies the calculation for the maximum number of mills a governmental entity may impose, taking into account the current year's taxable value, newly taxable value, and inflation. The bill also specifies that certain types of property, such as newly taxable property, are subject to the mill levy limitation calculation. Additionally, it sets a fixed limit on the mill levy authority and provides exceptions for specific levies.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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31 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

9:00 AM

House Taxation Hearing

Jan 22, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Taxation Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor