All Roll Calls
Yes: 414 • No: 30
MontanaSB 23269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate
Revise state procurement laws related to entitles that are exempt from the RFP process.
Sponsored By: Matt Regier (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public ContractsGamblingState Government
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Easier direct buys of Montana food
Government buyers can buy Montana-produced food directly. They can skip bidding when three rules are met. Quality must match similar out-of-state food. The vendor must supply enough. The price must not exceed the lowest outside bid, or the higher bid must be reasonable and paid from the current budget. The department will write rules to run this. The law defines “food” and “produced,” so processed or manufactured food made in Montana also counts.
Easier state contracts, stricter investments board rules
The law expands who can contract outside the Montana Procurement Act. The state lottery can award contracts under $250,000 without the Act. The State Compensation Insurance Fund can buy insurance services outside the Act. Hiring listed professionals, like engineers, architects, doctors, actuaries, investigators, claims adjusters, court reporters, expert witnesses, and hearing officers, is exempt. The University of Montana and Montana State University can buy electricity outside the Act, and any energy savings stay with the universities. Governments can buy or commission art for museums or public display without the Act. Contracts under the Public Defender Act and certain Title 90 programs are exempt. The Board of Investments must follow the Act for most purchases, but not when buying securities.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matt Regier
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/12/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 50 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 93 • No: 4
House vote • 4/8/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 93 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 43 • No: 7
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Do Pass As Amended
Yes: 46 • No: 4
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
AMD-SB0232.002.001 Harvey D/PASS
Yes: 40 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
6/13/2025SenateSigned by Governor
6/9/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor
6/3/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
6/2/2025HouseSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateReturned from Enrolling
4/14/2025SenateSent to Enrolling
4/14/2025Senate3rd Reading House Amendments
4/12/2025Senate2nd Reading House Amendments
4/11/2025SenateReturned to Senate with Amendments
4/9/2025House3rd Reading
4/9/2025House2nd Reading
4/8/2025HouseCommittee Report
3/27/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action
3/27/2025HouseHearing
3/19/2025HouseFiscal Note Printed
2/28/2025SenateFiscal Note Unsigned
2/27/2025SenateFiscal Note Received
2/27/2025Senate1st Reading
2/22/2025HouseReferred to Committee
2/22/2025HouseTransmitted to House
2/21/2025Senate3rd Reading
2/21/2025SenateFiscal Note Requested
2/20/2025Senate2nd Reading
2/19/2025Senate2nd Reading Motion to Amend
2/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/15/2025
As Amended (Version 4)
4/9/2025
As Amended (Version 3)
2/20/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
2/13/2025
Introduced
1/29/2025
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