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HB 787

Generally revise gaming laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Buttrey

HB 787 sought to broadly revise Montana gaming laws but failed to pass, missing transmittal deadlines before dying in the House during the 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · HB 787

Legislative bill overview

HB 787 is a Montana bill introduced by Ed Buttrey that would broadly revise the state's gaming laws. The bill did not advance through the legislative process, missing the deadline for general bill transmittal and ultimately dying in the House during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Gaming law revisions can affect tribal gaming agreements, state revenue from gaming taxes, regulation of casinos and betting operations, and local communities that depend on gaming revenue. The broad scope of "generally revise" suggests potentially significant changes to Montana's gaming framework, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative record provided.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available records: The vague title "generally revise gaming laws" obscures what specific changes were proposed, making it difficult to assess stakeholder positions
  • Gaming revenue implications: Any revision to gaming laws could affect state budget allocations and local government funding dependent on gaming revenues
  • Tribal gaming relations: Montana gaming law intersects with tribal sovereignty agreements; revisions could trigger concerns from tribal nations or create conflicts with existing compacts

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

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