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LC 3254

Require state procurement funds to provide preferential treatment for products of USA, Montana

2025 Regular Session

Requires state procurement to give preference to USA-made and Montana-made products in contracts, boosting domestic suppliers but potentially raising costs; draft died.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3254

Summary: LC 3254 — Require State Procurement Funds to Provide Preferential Treatment for Products of USA, Montana

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: LC 3254
  • Title: Require state procurement funds to provide preferential treatment for products of USA, Montana
  • Subject: State Finance (also related to Appropriations; Taxation)
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and Objective

The bill's stated aim is to require state procurement funds to provide preferential treatment for products made in the United States and specifically in Montana. In essence, it seeks to prioritize domestic (USA) and Montana-made goods in state procurement decisions.

Key Provisions (Based on Available Information)

  • The primary directive appears to be a preference mechanism favoring products manufactured in the USA and in Montana during procurement processes funded by state procurement dollars.
  • Specific mechanisms (e.g., how preferences are scored, thresholds, price considerations, or exclusions) are not provided in the available summary. As drafted, the exact method and criteria for awarding preferential treatment are not clear.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State Agencies and Procurement Offices: If enacted, these entities would implement and apply the domestic preference when evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
  • Vendors and Manufacturers: Domestic suppliers—particularly Montana-based manufacturers—could benefit from enhanced competitiveness in state procurements.
  • ** taxpayers and public fund managers:** Potentially higher procurement costs or altered purchasing patterns, depending on how preferences interact with price and availability.
  • Legal and Administrative Teams: Compliance, audit, and reporting requirements may be created or modified to reflect the preference policy.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Dec 14, 2024: Drafter Assigned (initial drafting stage).
  • May 27, 2025: Draft Died in Process (the LC draft did not advance further and is not moving toward enactment in its current form).

Additional Context

  • The bill is categorized under State Finance with related implications for appropriations and taxation subjects.
  • Given its status as a draft that died in process, there is no enacted language to implement, and no current legislative pathway forward unless reintroduced in a future session.

If you’d like, I can monitor for any reintroduction or provide a comparative analysis with similar domestic-preference proposals from other jurisdictions.

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

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