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MontanaHB 35269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise child support guideline laws and establish a committee

Sponsored By: Curtis Schomer (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Uniform child support rules statewide

The state adopts one set of rules to set minimum child support. Courts use these rules to calculate payments. The department must consider the factors in 40-4-204(2) and 40-6-116(5). It must publish the rules under state rulemaking law and notify the Montana Supreme Court, district courts, and the State Bar before adopting them. This can change how much some parents pay or receive.

Regular review and new child support committee

At least every 4 years, the department reviews the child support rules to see if awards are appropriate. A certified public accountant helps as needed. After the review, the department proposes any needed changes to the Legislature. A standing committee inside the department meets at least quarterly to research and recommend policy changes. The committee includes one outside child support expert and one person with lived child support experience. Public members are unpaid but may be reimbursed for expenses if funding is available.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Curtis Schomer

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 443 • No: 51

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 95 • No: 2

House vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 95 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 35 • No: 15

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 35 • No: 13

House vote • 2/20/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 93 • No: 6

House vote • 2/19/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 90 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/5/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/22/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/22/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/18/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/15/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/15/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading Senate Amendments

    4/15/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Senate Amendments

    4/14/2025House

  10. Revised Fiscal Note Signed

    4/4/2025House

  11. Revised Fiscal Note Received

    4/3/2025House

  12. Returned to House with Amendments

    4/3/2025Senate

  13. 3rd Reading

    4/3/2025Senate

  14. 2nd Reading

    4/2/2025Senate

  15. Revised Fiscal Note Requested

    4/1/2025House

  16. Committee Report

    3/31/2025Senate

  17. Committee Executive Action

    3/28/2025Senate

  18. Hearing

    3/14/2025Senate

  19. Referred to Committee

    3/1/2025Senate

  20. 1st Reading

    2/21/2025Senate

  21. Revised Fiscal Note Printed

    2/21/2025House

  22. Transmitted to Senate

    2/20/2025House

  23. 3rd Reading

    2/20/2025House

  24. Revised Fiscal Note Signed

    2/20/2025House

  25. Revised Fiscal Note Received

    2/19/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    3/31/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    2/14/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/30/2025

    PDF

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