MontanaHB 91769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise campaign finance laws

Sponsored By: Eric Tilleman (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier reports for out-of-state committees

If an incidental committee is based outside Montana, a nonresident can sign its report. This lets out-of-state groups meet Montana’s reporting rule without adding a local signer.

Small one-time funding for reporting

The state provides $1,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to the Commissioner of Political Practices. The money updates and runs the campaign finance reporting system. It is one-time and limited to that purpose.

Small-dollar political activity avoids filing

Small groups do not have to register as a political committee when they spend $250 or less on a political message. Incidental groups that raise or spend under $250 also do not have to file as an incidental committee. Two or more candidates can run a joint ad for their own campaigns without forming a committee. These rules lower paperwork for very small efforts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Eric Tilleman
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Steve Fitzpatrick
Republican • House
Wendy McKamey
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 81

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/25/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 59 • No: 38

House vote • 4/7/2025