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This bill is the General Appropriations Act for Montana for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, which provides funding and outlines budget allocations for various state agencies and programs. The bill establishes detailed appropriations across multiple sections of state government, including general government, public health and human services, natural resources and transportation, judicial branch and law enforcement, and education. Key provisions include setting specific funding levels for different agency programs, establishing internal service fund rates for various state departments, and providing guidance on how funds can be used. The bill includes biennial appropriations, which means funds can be spent across two fiscal years (2026 and 2027), and specifies certain restrictions on spending, such as designating some funds as "one-time only" or "restricted" for specific purposes. The total state funding for the biennium is approximately $8.4 billion, with funding coming from general fund, state special revenue, federal special revenue, and proprietary funds. The bill also includes contingent appropriations that depend on the passage of other specific bills, and provides detailed instructions for rate-setting and fund management across state agencies.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0708