Senate Bill No. introduced by G. Hertz establishes new requirements for property tax levies and bond issuances related to judgments, settlements, or property taxes paid under protest, mandating that these must receive voter approval if they exceed specified limits. The bill amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure that local taxpayers have a voice in significant financial decisions that could affect their tax obligations. Key amendments include the stipulation that property tax levies and bonds issued for judgments must be submitted to registered electors, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in local government financial practices.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the funding sources available to local governments for satisfying judgments, including insurance, general funds, and special levies, while removing previous provisions that allowed for levies without voter approval. It also modifies the conditions under which school districts can issue bonds for funding judgments or settlements, requiring voter approval for bonds that exceed the limits set in section 2-9-108. Overall, the legislation aims to empower voters and ensure that local governments are held accountable for their financial decisions regarding tax levies and bond issuances.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(1): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(2): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(3): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(4): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(5): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(6): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(7): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1(8): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_1: 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(1): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(10): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(11): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(12): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(2): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(3): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(4): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(5): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(6): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(7): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(8): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2(9): 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471
SB0108_2: 2-9-316, 7-6-4015, 7-6-4035, 7-6-4453, 7-7-2202, 7-7-2221, 7-7-4221, 15-1-402, 15-10-420, 20-9-403, 20-9-421, 20-9-471