Bill > HB883

This bill proposes to significantly reduce the budget for the Montana State Supreme Court by setting a fixed appropriation of $18 million for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, regardless of previous budget allocations. The bill ensures that if both this act and a general appropriations act are passed, the Supreme Court's funding will be capped at $18 million. Additionally, the bill invalidates any other concurrent appropriations for the Supreme Court and explicitly prohibits transferring appropriations or appropriation authority from district court functions to the Supreme Court during this period. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage and approval, providing a direct mechanism to limit judicial branch funding. This appears to be a targeted effort to constrain the financial resources available to the state's highest court, potentially impacting its operational capabilities.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3059