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69th Legislature HJ 30
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A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF METHODS TO INCREASE HOUSING DENSITY AND
AFFORDABILITY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE
70TH LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, Montana communities are in dire need of quality housing supported by sustainable
infrastructure, including housing for workers, new families, people seeking to age in place, and people seeking
entry-level homes; and
WHEREAS, state government, local governments, and housing developers have a mutual
responsibility to investigate paths for addressing the lack of housing in Montana; and
WHEREAS, increasing housing density and building workforce housing, starter homes, and homes for
people aging in place requires meaningful partnerships between developers and local governments and a
buyer market with the financial means to purchase newly developed homes; and
WHEREAS, increasing housing density also increases the overall taxable value for each acre of
housing developments while reducing the tax burden on individual home owners residing within the
development; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's bipartisan housing task force has prioritized policies that encourage
housing density and the development of housing that is attainable at every income level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory
committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, or direct sufficient staff resources to:
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(1) conduct a meaningful and robust investigation into methods to incentivize increased housing
density at the local level;
(2) review state programs to support increased housing units supported by existing and new
infrastructure;
(3) analyze the economic implications of increased housing availability created by increased
housing density, including potential property tax implications for individual home owners and the taxable value
of new and existing developments;
(4) identify programs that provide financial means for local governments to improve key water and
wastewater systems; and
(5) investigate methods or programs to encourage greater density in housing developments that
utilize city infrastructure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the study include input from appropriate stakeholders, including but
not limited to for-profit and nonprofit housing developers, local governments, housing advocates, and
appropriate state department staff.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the study is assigned to staff, any findings or conclusions be
presented to and reviewed by an appropriate committee designated by the Legislative Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review
requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions,
comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 70th Legislature.
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
HJ 30, originated in the House.
___________________________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
___________________________________________
Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
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President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30
INTRODUCED BY J. DARLING, M. BERTOGLIO, L. BREWSTER, C. SPRUNGER
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF METHODS TO INCREASE HOUSING DENSITY AND
AFFORDABILITY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE
70TH LEGISLATURE.