Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] revises laws concerning the Department of Commerce, particularly focusing on the distribution and utilization of lodging facility use tax revenues. The bill mandates that these tax revenues be allocated for specific purposes, including the establishment and expansion of an emergency lodging program for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Key amendments include the reallocation of tax proceeds to various entities such as the Montana Historical Society, the university system, and the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. A significant addition is the requirement for the Department of Revenue to oversee the management of these tax proceeds, ensuring that funds are directed towards tourism and emergency services.

Furthermore, the bill establishes an emergency lodging and recovery account, administered by the Department of Justice, to provide grants to licensed establishments that offer short-term lodging and recovery assistance to victims. It outlines a grant application process and eligibility criteria for individuals seeking help. The bill also modifies the termination dates for certain sections of previous legislation, with specific provisions set to expire on June 30, 2027, and others on June 30, 2025. Additionally, it includes a repeal of Section 90-1-122 regarding lodging facility use tax allocation and specifies that most provisions will take effect upon passage, while certain sections will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(1): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(2): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(3): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(4): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(5): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1(6): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_1: 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(1): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(10): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(11): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(2): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(3): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(4): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(5): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(6): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(7): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(8): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2(9): 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506
SB0409_2: 15-65-121, 44-4-1505, 44-4-1506