The bill establishes new reporting requirements for food products procured by governmental bodies in Montana, amending Section 18-4-132 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It allows for the procurement of Montana-produced food products either through standard procedures or direct purchase, provided that the quality is substantially equivalent to similar products from outside the state, and that the vendor can supply sufficient quantities. The bill also mandates that contracts for food procurement valued at $100,000 or more, entered into or renewed after June 30, 2025, must include a provision requiring vendors to report the total dollar value of food products purchased, including those produced in Montana, across various categories.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to food and production, and it specifies that the Department of Revenue's contracts for alcoholic beverages are exempt from these reporting requirements. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2025. The amendments include the removal of previous language regarding the procurement process and the addition of new reporting obligations to enhance transparency and support local agriculture.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 18-4-132
SB0246_1(1): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(2): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(3): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(4): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(5): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(6): 18-4-132
SB0246_1(7): 18-4-132
SB0246_1: 18-4-132
SB0246_2(1): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(10): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(11): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(12): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(2): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(3): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(4): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(5): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(6): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(7): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(8): 18-4-132
SB0246_2(9): 18-4-132
SB0246_2: 18-4-132
SB0246_X(1): 18-4-132
SB0246_X(2): 18-4-132
SB0246_X(3): 18-4-132
SB0246_X(4): 18-4-132
SB0246_X(5): 18-4-132
SB0246_X: 18-4-132