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HB 370

Provide appropriation to the highway patrol pension fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Kmetz

Montana bill to fund Highway Patrol pension obligations died in committee without advancing past fiscal review in 2025 session.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 370

Legislative bill overview

HB 370 proposed allocating state funds to Montana's Highway Patrol pension fund. The bill was introduced by Rep. Greg Kmetz but failed to advance through the legislative process, ultimately dying in committee during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Pension funding directly affects the financial security of Highway Patrol retirees and the long-term solvency of the state's public safety workforce compensation system. Underfunded pension obligations can create budget pressures in future years and impact recruitment/retention in law enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact details: The fiscal note was received but the specific appropriation amount and budget source are not detailed in available records, making it unclear what the actual cost burden would be
  • Timing and process: The bill missed the appropriation bill transmittal deadline, suggesting either procedural issues or lack of legislative priority
  • Competing budget priorities: Pension funding requests compete with other state spending needs during budget deliberations, and this bill's tabling suggests it didn't gain sufficient committee support

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

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