MontanaHB 2269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Align home value amounts for school district property tax impact statements

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer school tax notices for homeowners

When a school board plans to raise a nonvoted levy, it must pass a resolution by March 31. The public notice must show the mill change, the revenue change from this year, and the tax impact for homes worth $100,000, $300,000, and $600,000, using the district’s latest certified taxable value. The rule covers the tuition, adult education, transportation, and bus depreciation reserve funds. Through June 30, 2027, it also covers the flexibility fund; starting July 1, 2027, that fund is no longer included. The district must publish the notice in a widely read local newspaper and post it on the district website with the board’s resolutions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Melissa Romano
Democrat • House

Cosponsors

Dave Fern
Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/20/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/19/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 1/13/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 1/10/2025