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SJ 44MONTANASession 2025State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Montana Legislature requests interim study of affordable housing programs and construction costs

Original title: Study resolution of affordable housing programs

Last action · May 23, 2025: (S) Died in ProcessSponsor: Greg Hertz

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What This Bill Proposed

Montana lawmakers request an to evaluate affordable housing programs, analyze construction cost impacts, and report findings to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

Why it matters

Directs state legislative resources to examine whether government programs add construction costs and to identify which housing strategies successfully lower prices.

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Department of Commerce

The department is specified as a stakeholder to be engaged by the interim committee conducting the housing study.

Directly affected

Board of Housing

The board's administered programs, including the Coal Trust Multifamily Homes loan program, are subject to evaluation and cost-benefit analysis.

Directly affected

Private developers and construction contractors

These groups are designated stakeholders requested to engage with the interim committee during its evaluation of housing construction costs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of Senate Joint Resolution 44?
The resolution requests an to evaluate affordable housing programs, analyze their impact on construction costs, and identify the most successful methods for reducing housing costs in Montana.
When must the study be completed?
All aspects of the study, including presentation and review requirements, must be concluded prior to September 15, 2026.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died on the Senate floor.

Procedural history

25 actions
  1. May 23, 2025Senate
    (S) Died in Process
  2. Apr 25, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  3. Apr 25, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  4. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to House
  5. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    (S) 3rd Reading
  6. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
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  1. Apr 23, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  2. Apr 23, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  3. Apr 18, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  4. Apr 18, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  5. Apr 16, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  6. Apr 16, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  7. Apr 16, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  8. Apr 16, 2025SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  9. Apr 16, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  10. Apr 15, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  11. Apr 15, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  12. Apr 15, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  13. Apr 14, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  14. Apr 13, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  15. Apr 13, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  16. Apr 1, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Taken Off Hold
  17. Jan 19, 2025House
    (LC) Draft On Hold
  18. Jan 19, 2025House
    (LC) Draft On Hold
  19. Nov 11, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Greg HertzSenate · District 7RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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Specific Prior Legislation Targeted

The resolution specifically mandates a cost-benefit analysis of programs implemented under House Bill No. 819 from the 2023 legislative session.

House Bill No. 819

Connected Entities

Board of Housing, Legislative Council, Governor's Office of Economic Development and 4 more
OrganizationBoard of Housing“Administers housing programs and loans”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Council“Body requested to designate an interim committee or direct staff resources”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Office of Economic Development“Stakeholder engaged in the study”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Investments“Stakeholder engaged in the study”Map →
OrganizationCoal Trust Multifamily Homes loan program“Housing program evaluated by the study”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Stakeholder engaged in the study”Map →
PersonGreg Hertz“Senator, District 7”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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