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MontanaHB 67969th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Generally revised use of public equipment

Sponsored By: Morgan Thiel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

State cars allowed for some DCI agents

The law lets certain Division of Criminal Investigation staff commute in a state car. You must be the state fire marshal or an agent assigned to narcotics or major crimes. You also must be subject to call-outs during off-hours to protect life or property. Commuting in state vehicles is usually prohibited, but this narrow group is exempt so they can respond faster and save on commuting costs.

Law takes effect immediately

The law takes effect on passage and approval. All affected Montana agencies and employees follow these rules right away.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Morgan Thiel

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Shelley Vance

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Gist

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 248 • No: 48

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 71 • No: 27

House vote • 3/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 78 • No: 21

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/8/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/5/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/25/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/25/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/24/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/19/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/16/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading

    4/16/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading

    4/15/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report

    4/2/2025Senate

  11. Committee Executive Action

    3/26/2025Senate

  12. Hearing

    3/12/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Committee

    3/6/2025Senate

  14. 1st Reading

    3/6/2025Senate

  15. Transmitted to Senate

    3/5/2025House

  16. 3rd Reading

    3/5/2025House

  17. 2nd Reading

    3/4/2025House

  18. Fiscal Note Printed

    3/3/2025House

  19. Fiscal Note Signed

    3/1/2025House

  20. Fiscal Note Received

    3/1/2025House

  21. Committee Report

    2/27/2025House

  22. Committee Executive Action

    2/27/2025House

  23. Hearing

    2/26/2025House

  24. 1st Reading

    2/24/2025House

  25. Referred to Committee

    2/24/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/17/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/24/2025

    PDF

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