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HB 864

Authorize transfers and other necessary measure to implement HB 2 section E

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Bedey

HB 864 authorizes Montana's Department of Administration to execute budget transfers and administrative actions required by Section E of the state's HB 2 appropriations bill.

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Bill Summary · HB 864

Legislative bill overview

HB 864 authorizes budget transfers and administrative measures necessary to implement Section E of HB 2, Montana's primary budget bill. This is a technical/implementational bill that provides the Department of Administration with flexibility to execute spending decisions already approved in the main appropriations legislation.

Why is this important

Budget implementation bills like this allow states to adjust funding allocations across agencies and programs as circumstances warrant, without requiring a full legislative process for each transfer. This bill became law in May 2025, meaning Montana's executive branch can now execute the specific provisions outlined in HB 2 Section E.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public transparency: The bill's vague title obscures what specific transfers or measures it authorizes, making public scrutiny difficult without reviewing the parent HB 2 legislation
  • Executive discretion: By delegating implementation authority to the Department of Administration, the bill grants executive flexibility that some may view as reducing legislative oversight
  • Section E details unknown: Without the full text of HB 2 Section E, citizens cannot assess whether approved transfers align with their policy preferences or fiscal priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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