Bill
LC 1167
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1167, Title: Create and define the rules of a childcare trust fund, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024Purpose and Intent: T
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1167, Title: Create and define the rules of a childcare trust fund, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The intent of this bill is to establish a dedicated state trust fund to support and expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare services. The goal is to improve childcare affordability and availability for working families.
Key Provisions:
- Create the Montana Childcare Trust Fund as a special revenue fund within the state treasury
- Specify allowable uses of the fund, including childcare subsidies, grants to childcare providers, and investments in childcare infrastructure
- Require the state to appropriate a minimum annual amount to the trust fund, equal to a percentage of the general fund budget
- Authorize the state to accept private donations and federal grants into the trust fund
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Working families with young children would benefit from more affordable and accessible childcare options
- Childcare providers could receive financial support and incentives to expand services
- The state budget would be impacted by the required annual appropriations to the trust fund
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced as a draft (LC 1167) but did not advance further in the legislative process, indicating it died in committee.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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