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LC 2901

Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system

2025 Regular Session

Proposed revisions to statutes governing the Montana Board of Regents and Montana University System; draft died in process (May 2025).

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2901

Summary of LC 2901 — Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 2901
  • Title: Revise laws related to the board of regents and Montana university system
  • Status: Draft died in process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 12, 2024
  • Last Legislative Action: May 27, 2025 — (LC) Draft Died in Process; prior action on December 12, 2024 — Drafter Assigned
  • Subject: Colleges / University System (Montana)

Purpose (as inferred from title)

Based on the bill’s title, LC 2901 aimed to revise statutes governing the Montana Board of Regents and the Montana University System. The specific changes are not provided in the summary, so the exact aims (e.g., governance structure, oversight, budgeting, or policy alignment) cannot be stated without the bill text.

Key Provisions (not available in provided materials)

  • The precise provisions are not included in the information provided. Typically, bills with similar titles address areas such as:
    • Governance and powers of the Board of Regents
    • Appointment processes, terms, and qualifications for regents
    • State funding, budgets, and financial oversight for the Montana University System
    • System-wide policies, reporting requirements, and accountability
    • Relationships and authority between the Board, universities in the system, and state agencies
    • Procurement, capital projects, and tuition/fee oversight
  • Because the actual text is not included, these categories are illustrative of common themes in revising laws related to a state university system, not authoritative provisions of LC 2901.

Affected Parties

  • Montana University System and its constituent campuses and colleges
  • Board of Regents (Montana)
  • University system administrators, faculty, staff, and students
  • State taxpayers and budgeting authorities

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: December 12, 2024 (Drafter Assigned)
  • Status Update: May 27, 2025 — Draft Died in Process
  • A “Died in Process” designation means the bill did not advance to a floor vote or become law in its current form. If reintroduced in a future session, it would typically require a new bill number and new consideration.

Potential Impact if Enacted

  • Would have depended on the specific provisions adopted. Possible impacts could include changes to governance effectiveness of the Montana University System, oversight mechanisms, financial control and budgeting, or policy development across state universities. In its current status, these potential changes did not take effect.

Next Steps / Where to Find More Information

  • To see the exact provisions, consult the Montana Legislature’s bill repository for LC 2901 (text, fiscal notes, and amendments) or contact the Legislative Counsel or bill drafter. If the bill is reintroduced in a future session, a new version and number would be issued.

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

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