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MT HB507

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Barker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article VIII, Section 16 of the Montana Constitution to establish a 4% statewide sales and use tax
  • Net revenue from the sales tax must be dedicated to reducing property taxes that fund K-12 education
  • Legislature can redirect sales tax revenue to other purposes only with a three-fourths vote of both houses
  • Requires two-thirds vote of all legislators to pass and submission to voters at the November 2026 general election
  • If approved by voters, takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment for sales tax to fund K-12 education

School Finance

Last Action

(H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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