Study resolution on incentivizing housing density and affordability
HJ 30 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study on methods to increase housing density and affordability across Montana. The study will be conducted by an appropriate interim committee or staff designated by the Legislative Council. It will investigate incentives for local governments to increase housing density, review state programs supporting housing, and analyze the economic implications of increased density, including property taxes. The study will also identify programs to fund water and wastewater systems for local governments, with final results reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Apr 16, 2025
How they voted
37–12
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Apr 29, 2025
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican32
62% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
35
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 6, 2025
Introduced
(H) Filed with Secretary of State
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-12-1)
senate
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Local Government
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Local Government
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Local Government
upper
Apr 16, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (88-10-2)
house
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Local Government
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Local Government
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Local Government
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Darling
RRepublican
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