MontanaSB 22369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Allow interest earned on workforce housing appropriations to be retained

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More housing funds for state facility staff

The law requires all interest and other income from a $12 million workforce housing appropriation to stay in the program’s fund. The money supports housing for employees at state-owned facilities that house state inmates or behavioral health patients. This boosts funding for housing help but does not create a new cash payment to workers. The rule applies to interest and income earned on or after June 14, 2023, and the act is effective on passage and approval. The appropriation covers the biennium starting July 1, 2023 and is managed by the Board of Investments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John Esp
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

John Fitzpatrick
Republican • House
Josh Kassmier
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 291 • No: 4

House vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 95 • No: 4

House vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/7/2025