SB495

Eliminate the tobacco prevention advisory board

Complete·4/17/25

Montana SB495 eliminates the Tobacco Prevention Advisory Board and reallocates its funds.

Montana SB495 repeals the Tobacco Prevention Advisory Board and reallocates its funds to the Department of Public Health and Human Services for statewide tobacco disease prevention programs. These programs aim to discourage children from starting tobacco use and assist adults in quitting tobacco use. The bill also mandates that 17% of the yearly tobacco settlement proceeds be deposited in a state special revenue account for matching funds to secure federal funds for the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker