Plain English Breakdown
The official source material confirms that the bill provides funding for specific fiscal years but does not provide details on how funds will be used or what happens if there are insufficient funds. The effective date of the bill upon passage and approval was mentioned in the candidate explanation, which is supported by the bill text.
Bill to Fund the Legislature
This bill provides money from the state's general fund for the operation of the current and next legislative sessions in Montana.
What This Bill Does
- Gives money to the Senate, House of Representatives, and Legislative Services Division for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.
- Sets aside funds for initial costs of the 70th legislature starting in fiscal year 2027.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Montana Senate
- The Montana House of Representatives
- Legislative Services Division
Terms To Know
- Appropriations
- Money given by the government for specific purposes.
- Fiscal Year
- A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how the money will be spent, only that it is available.
- It does not say what happens if there are not enough funds in the state general fund to cover these appropriations.