The Montana Legislature's live spending bills
What’s still on and already off the table as Montana lawmakers pick their spending priorities in banner budget surplus year.
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What’s still on and already off the table as Montana lawmakers pick their spending priorities in banner budget surplus year.
However, in committee, legislators amended the bill to put $5 million of general fund money to the cause instead of the $25 million.
A group of Montanans filled the Capitol rotunda to rally against legislation targeting LGBTQ people. Those bills are advancing and could cost the state billions.
Bills authorize $1.7 billion in spending on state buildings, IT and local water projects.
In a vote along party lines, the Montana House passed the budget with increases overall. It now heads to the Senate.