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Montana HB2 General Appropriations Act Signed by Governor

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Summary

Montana Governor signed HB2, the General Appropriations Act for the 2025 Regular Session, into law on June 20, 2025. The bill establishes state budget allocations across government operations. Sponsor Rep. Llew Jones (R) guided the bill through both chambers with multiple amendments before final passage.

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What changed

Montana HB2, the General Appropriations Act, was signed into law by the Governor on June 20, 2025, completing the legislative process that began in December 2024. The bill allocates state funds across government agencies and programs for the fiscal period.

For Montana state agencies and government contractors, the bill establishes funding parameters and priorities for government operations. Compliance officers at affected entities should monitor for agency-level implementation notices as appropriated funds are distributed.

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ChangeBridge / Montana / HB2 Signed by Governor HB2 House Bill Signed by Governor 2025-06-20

General Appropriations Act

Bill Details

State Montana

Session 2025 Regular Session

Chamber House

Official Source bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0708

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Sponsors

Llew Jones (Rep - R)

Action History

2025-06-20 H Chapter Number Assigned 2025-06-19 H (H) Returned with Governor's Line-item Veto 2025-06-10 H (H) Transmitted to Governor 2025-06-09 S (S) Signed by President 2025-06-02 H (H) Signed by Speaker 2025-05-08 H (H) Returned from Enrolling 2025-04-30 H (H) Sent to Enrolling 2025-04-30 H (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate 2025-04-30 H (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 2025-04-28 H (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred 2025-04-28 H (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading 2025-04-23 S (S) Returned to House with Amendments 2025-04-23 S (S) 3rd Reading Concurred 2025-04-23 S (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-17 S (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading 2025-04-11 S (S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (S) Finance and Claims 2025-04-11 S (S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended (S) Finance and Claims 2025-04-07 S (S) Hearing (S) Finance and Claims 2025-04-07 S (S) Referred to Committee (S) Finance and Claims 2025-04-07 S (S) First Reading 2025-04-07 H (H) Transmitted to Senate 2025-04-07 H (H) 3rd Reading Passed 2025-04-02 H (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Passed as Amended 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed 2025-04-02 H (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried 2025-03-28 H (H) Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations 2025-03-25 H (H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations 2025-03-13 H (H) Hearing (H) Appropriations 2025-03-13 H (H) Hearing (H) Appropriations 2025-03-13 H (H) Hearing (H) Appropriations 2025-03-13 H (H) Hearing (H) Appropriations 2025-03-13 H (H) Hearing (H) Appropriations 2025-02-17 H (H) Hearing Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (A) 2025-02-03 H (H) Hearing Joint Approps Subcom on Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice (D) 2025-02-03 H (H) Hearing Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (B) 2025-01-14 H (H) Hearing Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Transportation (C) 2025-01-08 H (H) Hearing Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (E) 2024-12-20 H (H) Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations 2024-12-20 H (LC) Drafter Assigned 2024-12-20 H (H) Introduced

Votes

2025-03-25 (H) Appropriations--Do Pass As Amended Yea: 19 Nay: 4 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 98 Nay: 1 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 28 Nay: 72 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 30 Nay: 69 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 58 Nay: 41 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 35 Nay: 65 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 42 Nay: 58 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 42 Nay: 58 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 60 Nay: 40 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 44 Nay: 56 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 40 Nay: 60 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 98 Nay: 2 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 42 Nay: 58 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 30 Nay: 70 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 34 Nay: 64 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 60 Nay: 40 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 66 Nay: 34 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 43 Nay: 57 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 43 Nay: 57 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 37 Nay: 63 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 36 Nay: 64 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 35 Nay: 64 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 44 Nay: 56 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 36 Nay: 62 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 35 Nay: 64 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 45 Nay: 54 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 35 Nay: 65 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 35 Nay: 64 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 39 Nay: 61 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 28 Nay: 71 2025-04-02 (H) 2nd Reading Passed as Amended Yea: 60 Nay: 40 2025-04-07 (H) 3rd Reading Passed Yea: 61 Nay: 38 2025-04-11 (S) Finance and Claims--Be Concurred In As Amended Yea: 13 Nay: 9 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 21 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 21 Nay: 29 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 24 Nay: 26 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 27 Nay: 22 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 21 Nay: 28 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 22 Nay: 28 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 24 Nay: 26 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 26 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 26 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 27 Nay: 23 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 21 Nay: 29 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 26 Nay: 24 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 24 Nay: 26 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed Yea: 23 Nay: 27 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried Yea: 27 Nay: 23 2025-04-17 (S) 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended Yea: 27 Nay: 23 2025-04-23 (S) 3rd Reading Concurred Yea: 27 Nay: 23 2025-04-28 (H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred Yea: 67 Nay: 33 2025-04-30 (H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate Yea: 66 Nay: 34

Committee Referrals

2024-12-20 H Appropriations 2025-04-07 S Finance and Claims

Bill Text Versions

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Subjects

Appropriations State Finance Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)

Named provisions

General Appropriations Act

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Classification

Agency
MT Leg
Published
June 20th, 2025
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
HB2, 2025 Regular Session, Montana

Who this affects

Applies to
Government agencies
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
State budget appropriations Government funding allocation
Geographic scope
US-MT US-MT

Taxonomy

Primary area
Government Contracting
Operational domain
Finance
Topics
Public Health Education Energy

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