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Bill Summary · LC 1880

Overview: Bill Number: LC 1880, Title: Revise resort tax eligibility and allow use for workforce housing, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 22, 2024

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to expand the eligibility and allowable uses of resort taxes in Montana. The bill aims to enable local governments to utilize resort tax revenue for the development and support of workforce housing in their communities.

Key Provisions:
- Broadens the definition of "resort community" to include more municipalities and counties that meet certain population and tourism criteria
- Allows resort tax revenue to be used for the construction, maintenance, and operation of workforce housing projects
- Requires resort communities to allocate a minimum percentage of resort tax revenue towards workforce housing initiatives

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Local governments in Montana's resort and tourism-dependent communities would be able to access additional funding for workforce housing
- Residents of these communities, particularly lower-income and middle-class workers, would benefit from increased availability and affordability of housing
- Businesses in the tourism and service industries may see positive impacts from improved workforce housing options

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the Montana Legislature as a draft (LC 1880) but did not progress further in the legislative process and ultimately died.

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

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