Prohibit judicial rulings that impose a tax burden absent legislative approval
This bill requires Montana's legislature to approve any new property tax levy used to pay court judgments against local governments or school districts. It directly affects counties, cities, and school districts that might need to raise property taxes to cover court-ordered payments (e.g., after losing a lawsuit). The key provision states that such tax levies cannot be imposed without legislative action - either through an appropriation or specific legislation permitting the levy - unless payment is made via insurance or existing funds. The bill does not change how insurance or existing budgets cover judgments, only the process for new tax increases to satisfy court rulings.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 7, 2024
Last action May 20, 2025
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