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SB 26MONTANASession 2025State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Montana sets legislator and juror motor vehicle mileage reimbursement to match IRS rates

Original title: Allow legislators to receive mileage reimbursement at IRS mileage reimbursement rates

Last action · April 3, 2025: Chapter Number AssignedSponsor: Kenneth Bogner

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What This Bill Does

Legislators, jurors, witnesses, and county agents using private motor vehicles for official duties are now authorized to collect mileage at a rate equal to the IRS mileage allotment for the current year. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Why it matters

Changes the calculation basis for public-fund travel reimbursements for non-state-employee travelers driving personal vehicles on official business.

Background
  • Montana state law sets the statutory mileage reimbursement guidelines for public officials, employees, and participants such as jurors and witnesses through the Montana Code Annotated. context
  • SB 26 was introduced in the 2025 legislative session by Senator Kenneth Bogner at the request of the Legislative Council. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Members of the legislature

Legislators using personal motor vehicles for official duties collect mileage reimbursed at the IRS mileage allotment rate.

Directly affected

Jurors

Jurors using personal motor vehicles are entitled to collect mileage at a rate equal to the IRS mileage allotment.

Directly affected

Witnesses

Witnesses using personal motor vehicles are entitled to collect mileage at a rate equal to the IRS mileage allotment.

Directly affected

County agents

County agents using personal motor vehicles are entitled to collect mileage at a rate equal to the IRS mileage allotment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is affected by this mileage reimbursement change?
Members of the legislature, jurors, witnesses, county agents, and other persons entitled to mileage from public funds using their own motor vehicles for official duties.
What is the mileage reimbursement rate for the first 1,000 miles?
A rate equal to the mileage allotment allowed by the United States Internal Revenue Service for the current year.
When does this law go into effect?
It is effective on passage and approval.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

50 actions
  1. Apr 3, 2025Senate
    Chapter Number Assigned
  2. Apr 3, 2025SenateEnrolled
    (S) Signed by Governor
  3. Mar 27, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to Governor
  4. Mar 26, 2025House
    (H) Signed by Speaker
  5. Mar 24, 2025Senate
    (S) Signed by President
  6. Mar 20, 2025Senate
    (S) Returned from Enrolling
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  1. Mar 18, 2025House
    (H) Returned to Senate
  2. Mar 18, 2025Senate
    (S) Sent to Enrolling
  3. Mar 18, 2025House
    (H) 3rd Reading
  4. Mar 18, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  5. Mar 17, 2025House
    (H) 2nd Reading
  6. Mar 17, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  7. Feb 21, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  8. Feb 21, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  9. Feb 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Revised Fiscal Note Printed
  10. Feb 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Unsigned
  11. Feb 7, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  12. Feb 7, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  13. Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  14. Feb 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Revised Fiscal Note Received
  15. Feb 6, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to House
  16. Feb 6, 2025Senate
    (S) 3rd Reading
  17. Feb 6, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  18. Feb 5, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  19. Feb 5, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  20. Jan 31, 2025Senate
    (S) Revised Fiscal Note Requested
  21. Jan 30, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  22. Jan 29, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  23. Jan 23, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  24. Jan 20, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Rereferred to Committee
  25. Jan 17, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  26. Jan 17, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  27. Jan 16, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  28. Jan 15, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  29. Jan 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  30. Jan 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Printed
  31. Jan 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Unsigned
  32. Jan 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Received
  33. Jan 7, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  34. Jan 6, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  35. Dec 18, 2024SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  36. Dec 18, 2024Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Requested
  37. Dec 10, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  38. Nov 18, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  39. Nov 15, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  40. Nov 7, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  41. Oct 7, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  42. Sep 26, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  43. Sep 18, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  44. Sep 4, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

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Sponsors

Kenneth BognerSenate · District 18RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

United States Internal Revenue Service, Department of Administration
OrganizationUnited States Internal Revenue Service“Provides the mileage allotment benchmark for travel reimbursement.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Administration“Prescribes policies necessary for the effective administration of the section fo”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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