All Roll Calls
Yes: 360 • No: 31
MontanaSB 30369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate
Require agency reporting on financial assistance to tribes
Sponsored By: Jonathan Windy Boy (Democrat)
Became Law
IndiansState Government
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Bill Overview
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Twice-yearly reports on tribal funding
Beginning July 1, 2025, designated state agencies must report all financial assistance given to tribal governments. Reports must list amounts given directly and through subrecipients, dates, the recipient tribe, the federal assistance listing number (if any), the purpose, and any administrative or overhead costs kept and how they are used. Agencies also list the program used and, for federal funds, any other amounts kept and why. Agencies send these reports to the Office of Budget and Program Planning by August 15 and November 1 each year. The Office compiles and sends a summary report by September 1 and December 1 to the State‑Tribal Relations Committee, the State Director of Indian Affairs, each tribe, and the Legislative Finance Committee, and posts it on the Indian Affairs website. The Secretary of State sends a copy of this law to each federally recognized tribe.
Who must report and what counts
Starting July 1, 2025, the law defines which executive agencies are "designated state agencies" that must follow these rules. Courts and the Legislature are not included. It defines "financial assistance" to include grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, subsidies, insurance, direct appropriations, other noncash help, and EBT cards. It covers funds passed through third‑party subrecipients and requires agencies to identify whether money is state or federal. It excludes cash aid paid directly to individuals. A "tribal entity" means a tribal nation, tribal council, or tribal government in Montana.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jonathan Windy Boy
Democrat • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 47 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/12/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 50 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 81 • No: 16
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 86 • No: 11
Senate vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 47 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 49 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/13/2025SenateSigned by Governor
5/8/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor
4/30/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/29/2025HouseSigned by President
4/23/2025SenateReturned from Enrolling
4/16/2025SenateSent to Enrolling
4/15/2025Senate3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House
4/14/2025Senate2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred
4/12/2025SenateReturned to Senate with Amendments
4/9/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
4/9/2025House2nd Reading Concurred
4/8/2025HouseFiscal Note Printed
4/4/2025SenateFiscal Note Unsigned
4/3/2025SenateFiscal Note Received
4/3/2025SenateFiscal Note Requested
4/1/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended
3/28/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended
3/28/2025HouseHearing
3/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
3/6/2025HouseReferred to Committee
3/5/2025HouseTransmitted to House
3/5/2025Senate3rd Reading Passed
3/5/2025Senate2nd Reading Passed
3/4/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Passed as Amended
3/1/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/15/2025
As Amended (Version 3)
3/28/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
3/1/2025
Introduced
2/11/2025