General Appropriations Act

This bill appropriates money to various state agencies for the Montana state budget covering the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It establishes specific funding amounts for different departments, including the legislative branch, consumer counsel, and other state services, while also setting rules for how those funds can be used. The legislation requires the Office of Budget and Program Planning to track certain funding categories separately and mandates that personal services funding be reported distinctly from other expenditures in future budget requests. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions ensuring that any unconstitutional sections do not invalidate the remaining parts of the law.