MT HB944

Requires multiple state agencies to submit quarterly written reports to the general government budget committee, covering the previous 3 months, due 30 days before each committee meeting

Department of Revenue must report on hiring status for new community offices and unreported taxable properties including new construction

Department of Commerce must report on tourism tax revenue collections, advertising expenditures (traditional and social media) for the last 5 years broken down by year, month, and county, and status of employees related to the American Rescue Plan Act

Department of Military Affairs must report on ideas to restrain growth in general fund spending

Authorizes the general government budget committee to make referrals and recommendations to the legislative auditor; effective July 1, 2025, with reporting requirements terminating September 15, 2026