Bill > HB944

This bill mandates comprehensive reporting requirements for various state agencies to the General Government Budget Committee, covering a wide range of topics such as implementation of specific legislation, hiring status, property assessments, budget considerations, and operational updates. Agencies required to report include the Department of Revenue, Consumer Counsel, Office of the Commissioner on Political Practices, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Administration, State Information Technology Services Division, Department of Commerce, Montana Board of Housing, Department of Military Affairs, Office of Budget and Program Planning, and the Governor's Office. The bill also removes carryforward authority for the Department of Military Affairs' contracted services funds, requiring that any unexpended and unencumbered funds revert to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year for the biennium starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill allows the General Government Budget Committee to make referrals and recommendations to the legislative auditor. The reporting requirements are set to terminate on September 15, 2026, and the referral provisions will end on June 30, 2027, with the entire act becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4259