HB 308: Maintain the county distribution level of metal mines license tax - Montana

HB0308_2(8).pdf → HB0308_X.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was finalized and signed into law, changing its status from a draft proposal to an enrolled bill. The most significant substantive change is the extension of the termination date for tax distribution provisions from 2019 to 2035, ensuring counties continue to receive metalliferous mines license tax collections for a much longer period.

Scope change

The bill's scope was extended by significantly lengthening the duration of the tax distribution program, changing the end date from 2019 to 2035.

TIMELINE

The termination date for the distribution of metalliferous mines license tax collections was extended from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2035, allowing the program to continue for another 16 years.

TECHNICAL

The document was updated to reflect its final status as an 'Enrolled Bill' with signatures from the Chief Clerk, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, indicating it is ready for the Governor's signature.

HB0308_3.pdf → HB0308_2(8).pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a draft version to an enrolled version, adding sponsor names and removing signature lines. The substantive policy content regarding tax distribution and termination dates remains consistent, though the enrolled version contains several stray numbers (e.g., '2019 2037 2035') inserted into the termination date clauses, likely due to editing artifacts.

Scope change

None; the bill's scope regarding metalliferous mines tax distribution remains the same.

TECHNICAL

The document was converted from a draft to an enrolled bill format, adding sponsor names and removing signature lines.

Stray numbers (e.g., '2019 2037') were inserted into the termination date clauses, creating confusion about the effective end dates.

HB0308_2(7).pdf → HB0308_3.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled, meaning it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy changes extend the expiration date for tax distribution from 2019 to 2035 and adjust the termination date for a specific section from 2027 to 2035, ensuring continued funding for metalliferous mines license tax collections to counties.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on extending tax distribution to counties, but the timeline for when these provisions end has been significantly extended.

TIMELINE

The termination date for the main tax distribution provision was changed from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2035, extending the program by over 15 years.

The termination date for a related section was adjusted from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2035, aligning it with the extended timeline.

TECHNICAL

The document was updated to reflect its status as an 'Enrolled Bill,' indicating it has completed the legislative process and is awaiting the Governor's signature.

HB0308_1(7).pdf → HB0308_2.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill updates the termination dates for specific sections of an existing act, extending the expiration from 2019 to 2037 and adding a 2035 date to other provisions. This change ensures the legislation remains in effect for a longer period, likely to align with new legislative goals or funding cycles. The amendments also include minor formatting adjustments to the bill's header and page numbering.

Scope change

The bill's scope of applicability is extended by changing the termination dates, keeping the provisions active until 2037 and 2035 instead of the original 2019 or 2027 dates.

TIMELINE

Extended the termination date for Section 5 from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2037, and added a termination date of June 30, 2035, to other sections.

Added a termination date of June 30, 2035, to a section previously set to expire on June 30, 2027.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted formatting in the bill header and page numbering to reflect the updated version.

LC0017.pdf → HB0308_1.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill updates the termination dates for three existing Montana laws related to metalliferous mines license tax collections. It extends the expiration date for the primary law from 2019 to 2037 and adjusts related statutes to align with this new timeline, ensuring the tax distribution program remains active for an additional 18 years.

Scope change

The bill extends the applicability of the tax distribution program by nearly two decades, changing the end date from 2019 to 2037.

TIMELINE

Extended the termination date of Section 5, Chapter 442, Laws of 2009 from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2037.

Modified Section 5, Chapter 387, Laws of 2015 to terminate on June 30, 2027, instead of June 30, 2019.

Updated Section 1, Chapter 213, Laws of 2017 to reflect the new termination date of June 30, 2037.

Maintain the county distribution level of metal mines license tax

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