State Legislature Bills

Establishes a state grant program to expand rural mental-health care through telehealth equipment, traveling licensed counselors, clinic partnerships, and confidential services, subject to appropriations and licensing rules.

Establishes a competitive grant program through existing Montana agencies to repair rural roads, bridges, culverts, and public water systems, prioritizing safety, water quality, farm-to-market access, and projects with local matching funds.

The bill creates a voluntary, rancher-led grant and technical-assistance program for soil health, water stewardship, and wildlife habitat projects without imposing new agricultural regulations. Funding may come from state, federal, and private sources.

This bill would temporarily cut Montana state taxes and regulatory fees for 18 months on dyed farm diesel, qualifying fertilizer and seed inputs, and essential rural in-state freight. It also requires streamlined eligibility rules and a public review of price and budget effects before the tax relief expires.

This bill would give Montana a 12-month suspension of certain state taxes and regulatory fees on dyed farm diesel, home heating propane and fuel, and key agricultural inputs like fertilizer, seed, and livestock feed. It aims to lower rural household and farm costs during inflation, with anti-fraud rules and a follow-up public report on savings and revenue impacts.

The Rural Law Enforcement Enhancement Act proposes increased state funding for rural law enforcement agencies in Montana to combat rising crime rates and enhance community safety through better training, equipment, and personnel.