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MontanaHB 1069th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Long-range information technology appropriations

Sponsored By: John Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New funding for state IT upgrades

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state funds specific IT projects across many agencies. The listed projects together get about $128.3 million, and the money can be used only for those projects. The state treasurer also transfers $38.7 million to the long‑range IT account by June 30, 2027, as needed. This funding supports system upgrades, cybersecurity, and modern online services.

Stronger data security for state IT projects

Beginning July 1, 2025, state agencies must get CIO-approved plans for any business application system paid for by this law. Plans must cover design, how the system is built, and data security. Security must include login rules, access limits, and safe deletion of sensitive data. Agencies must also plan for possible data sharing with other state agencies. No project money is released until the CIO and budget director approve the plans, bid results, and contracts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Fitzpatrick

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 432 • No: 61

House vote • 4/28/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 93 • No: 7

House vote • 4/25/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 2

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 39 • No: 11

House vote • 4/22/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 37 • No: 12

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 82 • No: 16

House vote • 3/17/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 83 • No: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/19/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/7/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    5/6/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    5/2/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/29/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/28/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate

    4/28/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred

    4/25/2025House

  10. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/23/2025Senate

  11. 3rd Reading Concurred

    4/23/2025Senate

  12. 2nd Reading Concurred

    4/22/2025Senate

  13. Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/17/2025Senate

  14. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended

    4/16/2025Senate

  15. Hearing

    3/24/2025Senate

  16. Referred to Committee

    3/20/2025Senate

  17. First Reading

    3/19/2025Senate

  18. Transmitted to Senate

    3/18/2025House

  19. 3rd Reading Passed

    3/18/2025House

  20. 2nd Reading Passed

    3/17/2025House

  21. Revised Fiscal Note Printed

    3/4/2025House

  22. Revised Fiscal Note Signed

    3/4/2025House

  23. Revised Fiscal Note Received

    3/3/2025House

  24. Revised Fiscal Note Requested

    3/1/2025House

  25. Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended

    2/28/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/28/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    4/17/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    2/28/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    12/11/2024

    PDF

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