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SB 377

Generally revise laws regarding the banking commission and the state auditor

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Noland

Montana SB 377 sought to revise banking commission and state auditor laws but died in committee without substantive debate after failing procedural votes.

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Bill Summary · SB 377

Legislative bill overview

SB 377 proposed general revisions to Montana's laws governing the Banking Commission and the State Auditor's office. The bill did not advance past initial procedural hurdles, ultimately dying in the legislative process without a recorded substantive vote on its merits.

Why is this important

Banking oversight and state auditing are core governmental functions affecting financial regulation, fraud prevention, and public accountability. Changes to these agencies' authorities, structure, or operations can impact everything from consumer protection to how state spending is monitored.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess what stakeholders opposed or supported
  • Failed procedural votes: The 2nd reading motion failed and the bill was indefinitely postponed, suggesting insufficient support or potential drafting concerns, but reasons remain unclear
  • Missed deadline: Missing the general bill transmittal deadline indicates either procedural oversight or deprioritization by sponsors

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

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