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HB 951

Transferring funds to local road and bridge account

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jerry Schillinger

Montana HB 951 would have transferred state funds to local road and bridge accounts but died in committee after failing its second reading and missing budget deadlines.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 951

Legislative bill overview

HB 951 proposed transferring state funds to local road and bridge accounts in Montana, though the specific dollar amount and source of funds are not detailed in the available information. The bill died in the legislative process after failing its second reading and missing the appropriation bill transmittal deadline.

Why is this important

Road and bridge infrastructure directly affects public safety, economic commerce, and quality of life in rural and urban communities. How states fund local transportation infrastructure—whether through direct transfers, grants, or other mechanisms—shapes which projects get built and maintained, with significant consequences for taxpayers and local governments.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill received a fiscal note but the magnitude of the fund transfer and its budgetary source remain unclear from available records, making it difficult to assess true cost implications
  • Local vs. state funding philosophy: Debate likely existed over whether state government should directly subsidize local infrastructure or maintain separate funding mechanisms with clearer accountability
  • Project prioritization: Questions probably arose about whether centralized fund transfers or local discretion better determines which roads and bridges receive repairs

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

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