MontanaSB 39869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Revise laws related to collections-related actions in municipal court

Sponsored By: Mike Yakawich (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Higher municipal court limit for city claims

The law raises the municipal court money limit to $50,000 for city-related cases. This amount does not include interest or court costs. When the city is a party or has an interest, the court can hear breaches of official bonds, city contracts, damages, enforcement of forfeited recognizances, and collections on appeal bonds up to $50,000. The court can also recover city-owned personal property worth $50,000 or less, not counting damages for taking or detention.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mike Yakawich
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Denise Baum
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 298 • No: 0

House vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/1/2025