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This bill appropriates funds and authorizes budget amendments for various state agencies in Montana for fiscal year 2025, while also providing provisions for continuing appropriations into state and federal fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill covers a wide range of agencies and programs, including the Supreme Court, Governor's Office, Department of Justice, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation, and many others. It allocates specific dollar amounts for various federal and state programs, such as community justice workers, wildlife crossing programs, water quality management, broadband infrastructure, and public health initiatives. The bill also includes a section on transferring funds from American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings, directing specific amounts to natural resources projects and the capital developments long-range building program account. Notably, the bill allows unspent balances of appropriations to continue into subsequent fiscal years for many programs, providing flexibility in spending and implementation. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval, allowing state agencies to proceed with their budgeted activities and planned expenditures.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0709