SB204

Sunset or reapprove existing voter approved property tax levies

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB204 revises mill levy election laws, limiting the duration of mill levies to 10 years without voter reapproval and terminating existing.

Montana SB204 revises mill levy election laws by limiting the duration of mill levies to 10 years without voter reapproval. It mandates the termination of existing levies unless they are extended before their expiration date. The bill also specifies dates for levy terminations based on when they were last approved by voters. Additionally, it outlines provisions for the use of tax increments and the creation of subfunds for specific purposes, such as school safety and major maintenance.

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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26 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading