House Resolution No. [insert number] introduced by various members of the Montana House of Representatives calls for a measure to enhance fiscal responsibility within the state legislature. The resolution highlights the alarming national debt exceeding $36 trillion and the economic uncertainty it brings, emphasizing the need for accountability in government spending. It points out that the State of Montana has been engaging in record spending, with a proposed budget of $17.9 billion, and stresses the importance of ensuring that appropriations are balanced by reallocating funds from existing programs.

The resolution mandates that any bill introduced or amended to include new appropriations must also specify the programs from which funds will be reallocated to cover these new expenditures. This requirement aims to promote transparency and fiscal discipline, ensuring that new spending does not contribute to the growing financial burden on the state and its citizens. By implementing this measure, the resolution seeks to foster a more responsible approach to budgeting and spending within the Montana legislature.