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HB 213

Revise residential and commercial property tax rate

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Byrne

Montana HB 213 proposed revisions to residential and commercial property tax rates but died in committee without advancing before the revenue bill deadline.

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Bill Summary · HB 213

Legislative bill overview

HB 213 proposed revisions to Montana's residential and commercial property tax rates, though the specific rate changes are not detailed in the available action history. The bill was introduced by Representative Ed Byrne but failed to advance through the legislative process, dying in committee before the deadline for revenue bill transmittal.

Why this is important

Property tax rates directly affect homeowners' and business owners' annual tax obligations and operating costs. Changes to these rates can significantly impact housing affordability, commercial competitiveness, and local government funding, making them substantive fiscal policy decisions that affect Montana residents broadly.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue implications: Without knowing the proposed rate changes, it's unclear whether the bill would increase or decrease tax collections, affecting state and local budget balances
  • Equity concerns: Property tax revisions often raise questions about fairness between residential and commercial taxpayers and whether changes disproportionately affect different income or business size groups
  • Local government impact: Changes to property tax rates affect revenue available to counties, schools, and municipalities that depend on these funds for operations

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

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