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 annual distributions of interest income to various state special revenue accounts such as the Montana Water Development State Special Revenue Account and the Montana Early Childhood Account. It also includes provisions for property tax assistance to counties, requiring the Department of Revenue to certify primary residences and establishing penalties for fraudulent applications. The bill further transfers authority for certain housing loans from the Coal Tax Trust Fund to the new trust and establishes a pension fund, with specific financial transfers and appropriations detailed for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

In addition to establishing the trust, the bill amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated to enhance property tax notification processes, create new accounts for property tax assistance, and allocate funds for state projects. Key amendments include the creation of a Montana Early Childhood Account and Board, as well as a Montana Housing Trust, which will support housing for low- and moderate-income individuals. The bill also revises the procedures for calculating mill levies and introduces new provisions regarding property tax assessments, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the appeals process. Overall, the bill aims to improve financial management related to state resources while enhancing support for early childhood education and housing initiatives.

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