MontanaHB 78669th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise Montana arts council chair responsibilities

Sponsored By: Julie Darling (Republican)

Became Law

State Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Pay and travel for arts council members

Montana Arts Council members get pay and travel reimbursement. Rates follow Montana Code 2-15-124. The law does not list dollar amounts. This takes effect on passage and approval.

New leadership and terms for Montana Arts Council

Council member terms are five years. The Governor names a presiding and a vice presiding officer from council members. Those officers serve at the Governor’s pleasure. The presiding officer is the council’s chief executive. Vacant seats are filled the same way as the original appointment, for only the time left. Effective on passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Julie Darling
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Josh Kassmier
Republican • Senate
Russ Tempel
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 290 • No: 3

House vote • 4/22/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 47 • No: 3

House vote • 4/18/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025