This bill (LC 3290) proposed to revise existing laws governing Montana's Department of Military Affairs. It would have updated administrative procedures and regulations for the department but did not include specific policy changes affecting citizens or programs. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but died in the legislative process by May 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or became law. As a procedural revision bill with no enacted provisions, it did not directly affect any group or implement new policies.
This bill (LC 3142) was a proposed revision of laws concerning wire transfers abroad involving individuals classified as "illegal aliens." The bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and never advanced to a committee or floor vote. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are documented in the available context, as the draft was abandoned before any substantive discussion. The title suggests it aimed to address financial transactions related to immigration status, but no policy details were developed. As it never became law, no concrete changes were implemented.
This bill (LC 3326) was a proposed revision of health care laws, but it did not advance beyond the drafting stage. The bill's title indicated a broad update to existing health care regulations, though specific provisions were not detailed in the available context. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold the same month, and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025 without further legislative action. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill never reached committee or floor consideration.
(LC) Draft Died in Process
This bill (LC 3397) was a proposed revision of residential rental laws, but it did not advance beyond the drafting stage. The bill was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill never progressed to committee review or floor debate. Therefore, no concrete changes to rental laws were implemented through this measure.
This bill (LC 1906) aimed to revise workers' compensation laws concerning the "old fund" and administrative costs charged by the State Fund. It would have affected workers' compensation claimants and the State Fund by altering how administrative expenses are calculated or allocated. However, the bill died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning it was never enacted into law and no provisions were implemented. The legislative process was terminated before the bill could advance further.
LC 3312, titled "Generally revise hospital community benefit laws," was a bill intended to update regulations requiring hospitals to provide community benefits. It was drafted in late 2024 but died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without advancing to a vote or becoming law. As a draft that never progressed, it did not establish any new provisions or affect specific hospitals or communities. The bill’s proposed revisions to community benefit requirements were never enacted.
This bill (LC 4345) proposed an interim study on Montana water quality, intended to examine current conditions and potential issues. It would have directed state agencies to gather data and report findings, directly affecting water management authorities and environmental regulators. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft died in process on May 27, 2025. No policy changes were enacted, as the study was never authorized.
This bill (LC 3597) was titled "Generally revise state finance laws" but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The legislative process shows it was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025 without being introduced or debated. No specific provisions or affected parties are documented in the available records, as the draft was never finalized or submitted for consideration. Since the bill did not progress to a formal proposal, no concrete policy changes or mechanisms were established. Therefore, a substantive summary of its content or impact cannot be provided based on the current information.
This bill (LC 3412) was a draft proposal to revise laws governing public accommodation licensing, which would have affected businesses like restaurants, hotels, and retail stores requiring such licenses. The bill aimed to update licensing procedures and standards but did not specify exact changes in the provided context. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and was never enacted into law. Therefore, no policy changes were implemented under this bill.
This bill (LC 3249) would have required sellers to provide verifiable proof before labeling products as "product of USA." It aimed to prevent misleading claims by mandating documentation for such labels. However, the bill was drafted but never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold and ultimately "died in process" by May 27, 2025. No further action or committee consideration occurred.
Bill LC 4354, titled "Revise laws regarding hire dates and retirement plan provisions," was assigned a drafter in January 2025 but was placed on hold in February and ultimately died in the process by May 2025. The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, so its specific provisions or intended changes to retirement plan rules remain unknown. Without available text or further legislative action, concrete details about affected individuals or mechanisms cannot be provided. This bill is now inactive and has no further legislative history.
