MT HB615

Appropriates $2 million annually from coal severance tax permanent fund interest to the Department of Justice for highway patrol officer salaries

Directs the remainder of coal severance tax permanent fund interest to the Department of Transportation for highway-related purposes

Extends termination dates for existing appropriations from coal severance tax permanent fund interest from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2029

Maintains existing statutory appropriations to the Department of Agriculture ($1.565 million total) and Department of Commerce ($1.8 million total) for economic development programs

Effective July 1, 2025