MontanaSB 369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Require advisory committee for districts that use tax increment financing

Sponsored By: Jeremy Trebas (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Local FinanceLocal GovernmentTaxation--PropertyEducation - School FinanceTaxationTaxation--Property

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Advisory committees for TIF districts

When a local government adopts a TIF rule, it appoints an advisory committee. The committee includes at least one representative from each overlapping city or town, county, and school district, and may include other taxing bodies. It advises on running the urban renewal area or targeted economic development district. Areas run by an urban renewal agency created under 7-15-4232(2) are exempt.

Public notice and meetings before TIF

Before a city adopts a tax increment financing rule, it must notify the county and school district. They get a public meeting to meet, consult, and take public comment. Before a county adopts a TIF rule, it must notify the school district and offer a public meeting with comment. TIF plans must consider effects on the county and school districts.

Urban renewal boards add school and county

Urban renewal boards must have at least five members. The board includes one county or consolidated city-county member and one member from an overlapping school district. First terms are staggered (1, 2, 3, and two 4‑year seats); later terms are 4 years. Appointments are filed with the municipal clerk. Members must live in the municipality, get no salary, and are repaid for necessary costs, including travel. Members can be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jeremy Trebas
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Larry Brewster
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 295 • No: 2

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 96 • No: 2

House vote • 3/17/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 100 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/31/2025