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LC 1177

Generally revise sustainability of state finance and provide for transfers

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill to improve state fiscal sustainability through revised fund transfer mechanisms died without passage in 2025 legislative session.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1177

Legislative bill overview

LC 1177 is a Montana bill designed to revise how the state manages long-term financial sustainability and establishes mechanisms for transferring funds between state accounts or reserves. The bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 before advancing to a full floor vote, suggesting it did not gain sufficient support to proceed.

Why is this important

State financial sustainability directly affects the ability to fund schools, infrastructure, healthcare, and other services Montanans depend on. How a state manages transfers between accounts and reserves can impact budget stability, rainy-day funds, and the state's fiscal health during economic downturns.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unclear: The bill's vague title makes it difficult to assess whether proposed transfers would strengthen fiscal reserves or potentially raid dedicated funds for other purposes
  • Budget priorities: Depending on implementation, transfers could either protect services during downturns or redirect money away from programs with dedicated funding sources
  • Legislative process: The bill's lack of advancement suggests potential disagreement between chambers, leadership, or key stakeholders about the approach or specific transfer mechanisms proposed

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

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