MontanaSB 39869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Revise laws related to collections-related actions in municipal court

Sponsored By: Mike Yakawich (Republican)

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More city disputes in municipal court

Montana municipal courts now hear more city-related civil cases up to $50,000. Collection cases to or from a city qualify when the principal is $50,000 or less, not counting interest or court costs. Cases to recover city personal property qualify when the property value is $50,000 or less, not counting damages for taking or detention. Listed claims like official bond or contract breaches, city-related damages, forfeited recognizances, and collections on appeal bonds are covered at $50,000 or less. This moves some disputes from district court to municipal court.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mike Yakawich
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Denise Baum
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 297 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/1/2025