Gianforte said Montanans at every income level would see a benefit. His office estimated the package of bills includes more than $500 million in permanent income tax relief.
The Senate gave final approval to four bills that complete an “eight pack” of measures sought by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte from the legislature surrounding the governor’s tax cut and investment goals.
A bill that would give a tax break to top earners in the state looks likely to land on Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk soon, and a bill letting kids fight bullies has support.
The total number of people who have died from fentanyl overdose in Montana is unknown, but the state crime lab has been able to confirm 74 deaths caused by fentanyl in 2022.
Montana Public Service Commissioners would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate instead of elected by voters if House Bill 755 becomes law.
The GOP bill said that credit services, investors, larger contractors and insurers that want to operate in Montana cannot “discriminate” against any people in any matter concerning the right to bear firearms.
Abby Huseth writes, "We know that a barrier to electrification is a robust and diverse workforce, and opportunities might come our way from new federal funding. "