Senate Bill No. introduced by G. Hertz requires voter approval for property tax levies and bond issuances intended to satisfy judgments, settlements, or property taxes paid under protest. The bill amends the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to establish that any property tax levies exceeding established limits and bonds issued for judgments that also exceed these limits must receive consent from voters. It clarifies that certain tax levies related to judgments are exempt from the usual approval processes, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in local government financial decisions.

The bill includes significant amendments, such as the removal of previous provisions that allowed tax levies without voter approval and the insertion of new requirements for voter consent in cases where tax limits are exceeded. Specifically, it mandates that property tax levies for judgments must be approved by voters as outlined in section 15-10-425, and any bonds issued for judgments exceeding limits must be submitted to registered electors. Additionally, the bill modifies conditions for school districts regarding bond issuance for funding judgments, ensuring that taxpayers have a voice in substantial financial decisions made by local governments.

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