House Bill 162 amends Section 7-6-1501 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the definition of "infrastructure" to include workforce and community housing projects, in addition to existing categories such as water, sewer, and transportation systems. This change allows resort tax levies, which are typically used for infrastructure funding, to also be allocated for certain housing projects, thereby addressing housing needs in resort areas.

The bill also includes a provision that restricts resort communities with populations exceeding the established limit from levying an additional resort tax unless they were established before January 1, 2025. This legislation is designed to provide immediate support for housing initiatives in resort areas while ensuring that tax levies remain within defined parameters. The act is set to take effect upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(1): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(2): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(3): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(4): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(5): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(6): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1(7): 7-6-1501
HB0162_1: 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(1): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(2): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(3): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(4): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(5): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2(6): 7-6-1501
HB0162_2: 7-6-1501
HB0162_X: 7-6-1501