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This bill provides supplemental appropriations for various Montana state agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with several key funding allocations. The bill increases or maintains funding for multiple departments, including a $5 million increase for the Department of Public Health and Human Services Health Facilities Division (from $22.2 million to $27.2 million), a significant boost of $10.25 million for the Department of Corrections Public Safety Division (from $11.55 million to $21.80 million), and additional funding for the Department of Justice's Montana Highway Patrol and Legal Services Division. The bill also appropriates funds for the Office of State Public Defender Conflict Division ($12.5 million), the Office of Public Instruction ($617,000 plus $26,655 for distribution to public schools), and the State Auditor's Insurance Division ($3.87 million). Some departments like the Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Parks receive state special funds for wildlife and administration divisions. The appropriations are subject to specific terms, and any unspent balances will revert to their respective funds. The bill includes a provision continuing the Department of Revenue's appropriation into the next biennium and becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0707