Constitutional amendment to use sales tax revenue for education

This bill proposes amending the Montana Constitution to require that sales tax and use tax revenue be used to reduce property taxes for public schools and the Montana University System. The amendment would only allow the legislature to redirect these funds to other purposes if it receives a three-fourths vote from each house. If approved by voters, the change would take effect on July 1, 2027, and would limit the statewide sales tax rate to 4%. The measure requires a two-thirds legislative vote to pass and would be placed on the November 2026 ballot for public approval.