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HB 1

Feed bill to fund 69th legislative session and prepare for 2027

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Llew Jones

Montana's HB 1 appropriates funds for 69th legislative session operations and establishes 2027 fiscal budgets across state agencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 1

Legislative bill overview

HB 1 is Montana's omnibus appropriations bill that allocates funding for state government operations during the 69th legislative session and establishes budgetary frameworks for the 2027 fiscal period. As a "feed bill," it provides baseline appropriations and enables the legislature to consider additional spending measures during the session.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills determine what state agencies can spend and how public resources are allocated across education, infrastructure, healthcare, and other services. This bill directly affects what programs receive funding and what services Montanans can access, making it among the most consequential legislation passed each session.

Potential points of contention

  • Baseline spending levels: Disagreements over whether appropriations adequately fund essential services or represent unnecessary spending growth
  • Prioritization of agencies: Competing interests between different state departments (education vs. corrections vs. infrastructure, etc.)
  • Future fiscal planning: Questions about whether 2027 budget preparation accounts for demographic changes, inflation, or unfunded liabilities

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

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