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HB 369

Create a county road maintenance district

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Fitzpatrick

Montana bill proposing county road maintenance district with dedicated governance and funding died in legislature due to missed procedural deadlines and unsigned fiscal note.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 369

Legislative bill overview

HB 369 would establish a county road maintenance district in Montana, creating a dedicated local governance structure and funding mechanism for road upkeep and repair. The bill died in the legislative process before reaching a final vote, failing to meet procedural deadlines.

Why is this important

Rural Montana counties often struggle with adequate road maintenance funding, affecting emergency services, agriculture, and economic activity. This bill represented a potential local solution to infrastructure challenges by creating a specialized district with independent taxing or bonding authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal burden: The unsigned fiscal note suggests disagreement about costs; local property taxpayers would likely bear new district expenses
  • Government expansion: Creates another layer of local bureaucracy, which some view as inefficient and others see as necessary specialization
  • Regional equity: Montana's urban-rural divide means urban legislators may resist funding mechanisms that primarily benefit rural road networks

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

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