There are three types of appropriations within the meaning of "appropriation made by law" as used in Article VIII, section 14, of the Montana constitution: (1) temporary appropriations enacted by the legislature as part of designated appropriation bills or sections designated as appropriations in other bills; (2) temporary appropriations made by valid budget amendment; and (3) statutory appropriations made by permanent law in conformance with 17-7-502.
Appropriations -- Type
Mont. Code Ann. § 17-7-501, under Statutory Appropriations.
Mont. Code Ann. § 17-7-501