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SB 12

Eliminate board of county printing and transfer duties to Dept of Administration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Trebas

Montana eliminates its Board of County Printing and transfers all duties to the Department of Administration to consolidate government functions and reduce administrative costs.

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Bill Summary · SB 12

Legislative bill overview

SB 12 eliminates Montana's Board of County Printing, a standalone governmental entity, and transfers its duties and functions to the Department of Administration. The bill consolidates printing coordination and oversight functions into an existing state department rather than maintaining a separate specialized board.

Why is this important

This represents government restructuring aimed at reducing administrative overhead and consolidating functions. Counties that relied on the board's services will now access printing coordination through the Department of Administration, potentially affecting how local governments procure and coordinate printing services.

Potential points of contention

  • Service continuity concerns: Transferring specialized functions to a general-purpose department may result in reduced expertise or responsiveness to county-specific printing needs
  • Cost implications: Unclear whether consolidation reduces overall costs or simply shifts expenses; some counties may face higher fees if the department operates on different pricing models
  • Access and efficiency: Counties accustomed to a dedicated board may experience delays or bureaucratic friction navigating a larger department with multiple priorities

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

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