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MT SB108
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires voter approval for property tax levies or bond issuances used to pay court judgments, legal settlements, or tax protest refunds that exceed liability limits set in MCA 2-9-108
- Removes existing exemptions that allowed counties, cities, and school districts to issue bonds without voter approval for funding judgments or settling lawsuits
- Applies to political subdivisions including counties, municipalities, and school districts when they need to raise funds beyond insurance and available general funds to satisfy legal obligations
- Amends 12 sections of Montana Code Annotated governing local government finance, bond issuance, and school district funding
- Takes effect for any property tax levy imposed or bonds issued on or after the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Require levies or bonds for judgments, settlements, or protested taxes to be submitted to voters
Counties
Last Action
(H) Died in Standing Committee
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Taxation2/11/2025
Local Government1/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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