Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SJ8: Request interim study of property tax special districts
Status: Passed one chamber, February 24, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of special districts; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the Governor's Property Tax Task Force recommended a study of special districts; and WHEREAS, the Department of Revenue data shows collections from special districts account for about 10% of total statewide mill-based property tax collections; and WHEREAS, some special districts are funded with fees that are not based on a mill levy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee (2) understand how special district funding varies and whether special districts are subject to 1510-420; (3) improve available data about special districts, such as their purpose, geographic area, governing entity, funding mechanism, revenue, and spending; (4) consider whether there should be limits on special districts; and (5) review whether current reporting requirements for special districts are sufficient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions, comments, or recommendations of the …
Sponsors
- Hertz, Greg (R, 7) · primary sponsor
- Cohenour, Jill (D, 83)
Latest actions
- : (S) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (S) Returned from Enrolling
- : (S) Sent to Enrolling
- : (H) 3rd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (H) 2nd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (H) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (February 18, 2025): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Concur (February 14, 2025): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 29, 2025): 44 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 28, 2025): 46 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Local Finance, Taxation, Legislature, Interim Study Resolutions, Local Government, Taxation--Property
Common questions
- What is SJ8?
- SJ8 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Request interim study of property tax special districts.
- What does SJ8 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of special districts; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of SJ8?
- Passed one chamber as of February 24, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (February 24, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJ8?
- Hertz, Greg (R, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJ8?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0994
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