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MT SB152

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dave Fern

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article VIII, Section 13 of the Montana Constitution to allow up to 25% of the Coal Severance Tax Trust Fund to be invested in private corporate capital stock
  • Currently, the Montana Constitution generally prohibits public funds from being invested in private corporate stock, with exceptions only for public retirement system assets and state compensation insurance fund assets
  • Requires a two-thirds affirmative roll call vote of all members of the legislature for passage
  • Submits the constitutional amendment to Montana voters at the November 2026 general election
  • Becomes effective only upon approval by the electorate

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment to revise investment restrictions of coal trust fund

Appropriations

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Claims1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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