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Budget & Taxes (Local Government)

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Montana, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
4
2025 Regular Session
Top supporter
Alanah Griffith
100% support rate
Top opponent
Forrest Mandeville
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes · local government in Montana

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Montana
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Alanah Griffith
Alanah Griffith House · District 60
D
Strong +
100% 3
Becky Edwards
Becky Edwards House · District 61
D
Strong +
100% 3
Bob Carter
Bob Carter House · District 96
D
Strong +
100% 3
Brian Close
Brian Close House · District 65
D
Strong +
100% 3
Chip Fitzpatrick
Chip Fitzpatrick House · District 42
D
Strong +
100% 3
Forrest Mandeville
Forrest Mandeville Senate · District 28
R
Strong −
0% 9
Butch Gillespie
Butch Gillespie Senate · District 9
R
Strong −
0% 7
Denley Loge
Denley Loge Senate · District 45
R
Strong −
0% 7
Mike Cuffe
Mike Cuffe Senate · District 1
R
Strong −
0% 7
Amy Regier
Amy Regier House · District 6
R
Strong −
0% 3
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All budget & taxes bills

died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3806: Funding local government pedestrian infrastructure

Bill LC 3806, titled "Funding local government pedestrian infrastructure," proposed state funding for local governments to improve pedestrian safety features like sidewalks, crosswalks, and accessible pathways. It would have directly affected municipalities and counties by providing resources for infrastructure projects prioritizing pedestrian accessibility. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 23, 2025, without advancing to a vote or establishing specific funding mechanisms. As a result, no policy changes were enacted through this bill.
Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Tags Local Government
died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1555: Establish a fund for local infrastructure

This bill (LC 1555) proposed creating a dedicated state fund to support local infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems. It would have directly affected municipalities and local governments by providing new funding sources for these projects. However, the bill was drafted but never advanced beyond the initial stage, with its draft officially "died in process" on May 26, 2025. No active provisions or mechanisms were established, as the bill never became law.
Sub-Topics Transportation Funding Tags Local Government
died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1557: Establish a fund for local infrastructure

Bill LC 1557 proposed establishing a dedicated fund to support local infrastructure projects, such as roads and public utilities, primarily affecting municipalities and local governments. The bill outlined mechanisms for allocating state funds to communities for infrastructure upgrades but did not specify exact funding amounts or eligibility criteria. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold twice in November 2024 and ultimately died in process in May 2025. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the proposal was not introduced for committee review or voting.
Sub-Topics Transportation Funding Tags Local Government
died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1552: Establish a fund for local governments

This bill (LC 1552) proposed creating a dedicated fund to provide financial support to local governments. It was drafted in November 2024 but was placed on hold the following day and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025. No specific funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, or affected local government entities were detailed in the available record. As a proposed funding mechanism that did not advance, it did not become law or affect any policies. The bill is inactive with no further legislative action recorded.
Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Local Government