Montana HB494: Revise tobacco settlement allocations

What the bill says

A bill for an act entitled: "an act revising the allocation of tobacco settlement proceeds; identifying the state special revenue account that receives a portion of the proceeds; amending section 17-6-606, mca; and providing an effective date.".

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING THE ALLOCATION OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS; IDENTIFYING THE STATE SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT THAT RECEIVES A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS; AMENDING SECTION 17-6-606, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Section 17-6-606, MCA, is amended to read: "17-6-606. Tobacco settlement accounts -- purpose -- uses. (1) The purpose of this section is to dedicate a portion of the tobacco settlement proceeds to fund statewide programs for tobacco disease prevention designed (b) assist adults in quitting use of tobacco; and (c) provide funds for the children's health insurance program. (2) An amount equal to 32% 17% of the total yearly tobacco settlement proceeds received after June 30, 2003, must be deposited in a state special revenue account. Subject to subsection (5), the funds referred to in this subsection may be used only for funding statewide programs for tobacco disease prevention designed to prevent children from starting tobacco use and to help adults who want to quit tobacco use. The department of public health and human services shall manage the tobacco disease prevention programs and shall adopt rules to implement the programs. In adopting rules, the department shall consider the standards contained in Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs--August 1999 or …

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Sponsors

• Marshall, Ron (R, 87) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 20, 2025: (H) Died in Process
2. March 12, 2025: (H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal
3. February 21, 2025: (H) Tabled in Committee
4. February 21, 2025: (H) Fiscal Note Printed
5. February 20, 2025: (H) Fiscal Note Signed
6. February 20, 2025: (H) Fiscal Note Received
7. February 17, 2025: (H) Hearing
8. February 14, 2025: (H) 1st Reading
9. February 14, 2025: (H) Referred to Committee
10. February 13, 2025: (H) Fiscal Note Requested

Common questions

What is HB494?

HB494 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Revise tobacco settlement allocations.

What does HB494 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act entitled: "an act revising the allocation of tobacco settlement proceeds; identifying the state special revenue account that receives a portion of the proceeds; amending section 17-6-606, mca; and providing an effective date.".

What is the status of HB494?

Failed as of May 20, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Process (May 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB494?

Marshall, Ron (R, 87).

Where is the official record for HB494?

On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1626