House Bill 924 proposes the creation of the Montana Growth and Opportunity Trust, which will be funded through annual transfers of volatile revenues. The bill outlines the allocation of these funds, including a $10 million transfer from the capital developments long-range building program to the Montana housing trust for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and additional transfers totaling $46 million from the general fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. It also establishes several new accounts, such as the Montana Water Development State Special Revenue Account and the Montana Early Childhood Account, while introducing property tax assistance measures that include penalties for fraudulent applications and an appeals process for certification of primary residences. The governor is granted the authority to reduce these transfers by up to 50% if the budget director projects a general fund ending balance below the operating reserve.

The bill further amends existing laws related to property tax assessments, enhancing notification processes and establishing new funding mechanisms for state initiatives. It introduces provisions for the confidentiality of property valuation models, clarifies the informal review process for property tax assessments, and modifies procedures for county tax appeal boards. Additionally, it expands the eligible purposes for early childhood education funding and establishes a Montana housing trust to support housing initiatives. Overall, the legislation aims to improve transparency in property tax processes, enhance support for early childhood programs, and ensure proper management of state resources.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1(1): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1(2): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1(3): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1(4): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1(5): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_1: 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(1): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(10): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(11): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(12): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(13): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(14): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(15): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(2): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(3): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(4): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(5): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(6): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(7): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(8): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2(9): 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_2: 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_3: 15-38-302, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-6-801, 17-7-130, 17-7-133, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(1): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(10): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(11): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(12): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(13): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(14): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(15): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(16): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(17): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(18): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(19): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(2): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(20): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(21): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(22): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(23): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(24): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(25): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(26): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(27): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(28): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(29): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(3): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(30): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(31): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(32): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(33): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(34): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(35): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(36): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(37): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(38): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(39): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(4): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(40): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(41): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(42): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(43): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(44): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(45): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(46): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(47): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(48): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(49): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(5): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(50): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(51): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(52): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(6): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(7): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(8): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X(9): 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603
HB0924_X: 15-7-102, 15-10-420, 15-15-101, 15-15-102, 15-15-103, 15-16-101, 15-17-125, 15-38-302, 17-6-214, 17-6-308, 17-6-317, 17-7-130, 17-7-140, 19-3-316, 19-20-609, 85-1-631, 90-6-137, 90-6-603