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bill NO. _____________
INTRODUCED
BY _________________________________________________
By Request of the Office of Budget and Program Planning
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR MAJOR REPAIR AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL developments LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM ACCOUNT TO THE MAJOR REPAIR LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM ACCOUNT AND FOR A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL developments LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM account; amending THE DEFINITION OF AN LRBP-ELIGIBLE BUILDING; AMENDING SECTION 17-7-201, MCA; AMENDING SECTION 1(4), CHAPTER 468, LAWS OF 2021; and PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
NEW SECTION. Section 1. Definitions. As used in [sections 1 through 10], unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Authority only" means approval provided by the legislature to expend money that does not require an appropriation, including grants, donations, auxiliary funds, proprietary funds, nonstate funds, and university funds.
(2) "Capital development" means capital projects provided for in 17-7-201(2).
(3) "Capital project" means the planning, design, renovation, construction, alteration, replacement, furnishing, repair, improvement, site, utility, or land acquisition project provided for in [sections 1 through 10].
(4) "LRBP capital development" means the long-range building program capital developments account in the capital projects fund type provided for in 17-7-209.
(5) "LRBP major repair" or "LRBP MR" means the long-range building program major repair account in the capital projects fund type provided for in 17-7-221.
(6) "Major repair" means capital projects provided for in 17-7-201(7).
(7) "Other funding sources" means money other than LRBP money, state special revenue, or federal special revenue that accrues to an agency under the provisions of law.
(8) "SBECP" means funds from the state building energy conservation program account in the capital projects fund type, which may be utilized on either or both major repair and capital development projects.
NEW SECTION. Section 2. Major repair projects appropriations and authorizations. (1) The following money is appropriated to the department of administration for the indicated major repair projects from the indicated sources. Funds not requiring legislative appropriation are included for the purpose of authorization. The department of administration is authorized to adjust capital project amounts within the legislative intent of the major repair account-funded projects, subject to available revenues, if approved by the office of budget and program planning, and transfer the appropriations, authority, or both among the necessary fund types for these projects:
Agency/Project LRBP State Federal Authority Total
MR Special Special Only
Fund Revenue Revenue Sources
DPHHS Supplemental MSH Wastewater Treatment
1,400,000 1,400,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 9, Chapter 476, Laws of 2019.
DPHHS Supplemental MSH Hospital Roof
800,000 800,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental MMHNCC Roof Replacement
1,500,000 1,500,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DOC Supplemental MSP/MWP/PHYCF/Xanthopolous Door Control Systems
450,000 450,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MSDB Supplemental Mustang Center Fire Sprinkler System
830,854 830,854
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS UM Supplemental FLBS Sewer Treatment Plant
1,100,000 1,100,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS UM Supplemental Mansfield Library Roof Repair
500,000 500,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU-N Supplemental Vande Bogart Library Roof Replacement
675,000 675,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental MVH Roof Replacement
1,600,000 1,600,000
State special revenue funds consist of cigarette taxes provided for in 16-11-119. Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU Supplemental Reid Hall Fire System Upgrades
1,000,000 1,000,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU-N Supplemental Brockmann Center HVAC Upgrade
1,907,320 1,907,320
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS UM Supplemental Clapp Building Elevator
500,000 500,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS UM Supplemental Stone Hall Roof Replacement
800,000 800,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DNRC Supplemental Swan Lake Office Siding
187,687 187,687
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental MVH Courtyard Improvements
517,000 517,000
State special revenue funds consist of cigarette taxes provided for in 16-11-119. Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental MVH Flooring
367,000 367,000
State special revenue funds consist of cigarette taxes provided for in 16-11-119. Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental MVH ARPA HVAC
423,039 423,039
State special revenue funds consist of cigarette taxes provided for in 16-11-119. Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 20, Chapter 401, Laws of 2021.
DOA Parking Garage Repairs, 5 Last Chance Gulch
1,808,145 1,808,145
DOC MSP Red Light/Emergency Notification System
1,000,000 1,000,000
DOC MSP Perimeter Fence Enhancement
1,500,000 1,500,000
MSDB Campus Security Camera Install
300,000 300,000
MUS GFC Fire Suppression System Upgrades
500,000 500,000
DLI Billings UI Call Center Repairs
1,000,000 1,000,000
DOC Pine Hills Roof Replacement
1,000,000 1,000,000
DOC Eastmont HVAC System Repairs/Replacements
200,000 200,000
DPHHS MMHNCC Site Improvements & Increase Parking
300,000 300,000
DPHHS MMHNCC Key Card Entry System
125,000 125,000
DPHHS MMHNCC Backup Water Well
200,000 200,000
MSDB Create Bus Loop and Update Parking Lot
349,637 349,637
MUS MSU Barnard Hall Failed Chiller Replacement
1,750,000 1,750,000
DOC MWP Cooling System Upgrade
750,000 750,000
DOJ MLEA Boiler Replacement, Admin Building
830,000 830,000
DOA Original Governor's Mansion Repairs
600,000 600,000
DOJ MHP Roof Replacements, Boulder Campus
1,860,000 1,860,000
MUS UM Priority 1 Campuswide Roof Replacements
2,425,000 2,425,000
DOC Facility-Specific Program & Master Plan
600,000 600,000
MUS MSU-B P.E. Building Roof Replacement
2,400,000 2,400,000
MUS UMW Repair/Replace Sewer Mains
425,000 425,000
MUS UM Upgrade/Replace Elevators
2,498,650 2,498,650
MUS UM FLBS Roof Replacements
262,000 262,000
DOC MWP Heating System Upgrade
1,500,000 1,500,000
DOJ Missoula Crime Lab Expansion Feasibility Study
75,000 75,000
MUS MT Tech Electrical Distribution Upgrades
650,000 650,000
MUS MSU-B Campus Water Distribution System Upgrades
2,000,000 400,000 2,400,000
MUS MSU Lewis Hall ADA Upgrades
2,400,000 2,400,000
Funding must be reallocated by the department to other major repair projects if funding is appropriated in [section 3] for MUS MSU Lewis Hall Code & Instructional Renovations.
MUS UM Replace Fire Alarms, Clapp Building
780,000 780,000
Funding must be reallocated by the department to other major repair projects if funding is appropriated in [section 3] for MUS UM Clapp Building Renovation.
MUS MSU Tietz Hall Roof Replacement
1,300,000 1,300,000
DOC MWP Perimeter Fence/Dog Yard
1,000,000 1,000,000
DOC Pine Hills Unit F Sewer Line Replacement
500,000 500,000
DOC MSP Unit F Water Supply Upgrade
600,000 600,000
DMA Gallatin Readiness Center Roof Replacement
741,455 741,455 1,482,910
DOC MSP Site Infrastructure Study
300,000 300,000
MUS MSU Cobleigh Hall Parapet Structural Repair
2,400,000 2,400,000
MUS MT Tech Restroom Renovations
1,200,000 1,200,000
Portions of this funding must be reallocated by the department to other major repair projects if funding is appropriated in [section 3] for either or both MUS MT Tech Engineering Hall Renovation and MUS MT Tech Main Hall Renovation.
MUS MSU Campus Heating Plant Boiler Controls Upgrade
1,600,000 800,000 2,400,000
MUS MSU Emergency Water System & Fixture Upgrades
2,400,000 2,400,000
MUS MT Tech Masonry Repairs
455,000 455,000
MUS UMW Elevator Repairs/Replacements
325,000 325,000
DNRC Stillwater Unit Shop Replacement
1,214,837 1,214,837
MUS MAES WARC Shop Renovation & Safety Upgrades
600,000 600,000
DOA Statewide FCA Baseline Assessments
1,500,000 1,500,000
MUS MSU-N Campus EMS Building Controls Upgrade Project
400,000 400,000
MUS UM Campus Building Envelope Repairs
415,000 415,000
MUS UM Replace Electrical Equipment
325,000 325,000
MUS MSU-N Electronics Tech. HVAC & Lighting Upgrade
800,000 800,000
MUS MAES Lambing Barn Renovation & Safety Upgrades
2,000,000 2,000,000
MUS MSU Hamilton Hall Life-Safety System Improvements
2,400,000 2,400,000
MUS MSU-N Pershing Hall Renovation
2,400,000 2,400,000
MUS MSU-N Metals Technology Building Roof Project
400,000 400,000
MUS MAES BART Demolition Project
450,000 450,000
DOC MSP MCE Industries Repairs
700,000 700,000
DMA Gallatin RC & FMS HVAC & Controls Repairs
320,747 962,241 1,282,988
DMA FTH HAFRC Lighting and Control Modifications
26,768 324,947 351,715
MUS HC Art Instruction Renovation
162,500 162,500
DMA Statewide SMART Deferred Maintenance Program
1,500,000 1,500,000
Funding may only be used by the department upon receipt of federal special revenue matching funds.
DOJ MHP Boulder Dorm Renovations
250,000 250,000
DOA Boiler & Chiller Replacement - Walt Sullivan
473,707 473,707
State special revenue funds consist of capitol land grant funds provided for in 18-2-107.
DOA Elevator Modifications - Cogswell Building
768,757 768,757
State special revenue funds consist of capitol land grant funds provided for in 18-2-107.
DOA Elevator Modifications - Walt Sullivan Building
379,763 379,763
State special revenue funds consist of capitol land grant funds provided for in 18-2-107.
DOA Roof & Mechanical - DPHHS 111 N. Sanders
1,309,099 1,309,099
State special revenue funds consist of capitol land grant funds provided for in 18-2-107.
DOA Roof Replacement - FWP Headquarters
289,695 289,695
State special revenue funds consist of capitol land grant funds provided for in 18-2-107.
MUS HC Cosmetology Program Renovation
2,495,000 2,495,000
DOC MCE Food Factory Emergency Generator
100,000 100,000
(2) State special revenue fund appropriations to the department of administration from the capitol land grant fund may be adjusted among the indicated capital projects within the legislative intent, subject to available revenue, if approved by the office of budget and program planning.
(3) The following money is appropriated to the department of military affairs for the indicated major repair projects from the indicated sources. Funds not requiring legislative appropriation are included for the purpose of authorization.
Agency/Project LRBP State Federal Authority Total
MR Special Special Only
Fund Revenue Revenue Sources
DMA FTH Aviation Support Facility Energy Improvements
1,067,500 1,067,500
DMA FTH Building 1005 Expansion and Compound Upgrades
713,700 713,700
DMA FTH Building 530 Compound Improvements
526,125 526,125
DMA FTH Crew Proficiency Course Tower Improvements
396,934 396,934
DMA FTH Energy Improvements and Generator Backup
320,250 320,250
DMA FTH Facility LED Lighting Retrofit
238,816 238,816
DMA FTH Fort Harrison Lighting Upgrades
564,250 564,250
DMA FTH Maintenance Shop HVAC & Controls Upgrade
1,486,733 1,486,733
DMA FTH Training Equipment Site Retro-Commissioning
569,969 569,969
NEW SECTION. Section 3. Capital development projects appropriations and authorizations. (1) The following money is appropriated to the department of administration for the indicated capital development projects from the indicated sources. Funds not requiring legislative appropriation are included for the purpose of authorization. The department of administration is authorized to transfer the appropriations, authority, or both among the necessary fund types for these projects:
Agency/Project LRBP State Federal Authority Total
CD Special Special Only
Fund Revenue Revenue Sources
Agriculture Supplemental Ag Analytical Lab (combined with Vet Diagnostic Lab and MSU Wool Lab)
3,858,000 3,858,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU Supplemental Wool Lab (combined with Vet Diagnostic Lab and Ag Analytical Lab)
4,700,000 4,700,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
Livestock Supplemental Vet Diagnostic Lab (combined with Ag Analytical Lab and MSU Wool Lab)
2,200,000 2,200,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS DOA Supplemental State Health Lab Renovation
7,000,000 7,000,000
Funding may be utilized by the department for project completion in the event federal grant funding expenditure deadlines are not extended for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
Revenue Supplemental Liquor Warehouse Expansion
14,315,750 14,315,750
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS Supplemental SWMVH Cottage Connectors
5,250,000 5,250,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
MUS MT Tech Supplemental Heating Systems Upgrade
2,750,000 2,750,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS UMW Supplemental Block Hall Renovation
3,600,000 3,600,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
MDT Supplemental West Yellowstone Airport Terminal
9,000,000 9,000,000
Funding may be utilized on a prorated basis by the department for project completion in the event additional federal grant funding is not received for inflationary and scope adjustments for the project in section 2, Chapter 422, Laws of 2019, and section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021, up to an aggregate of $41,500,000 from all sources. This aggregate amount does not limit or restrict 17-7-211.
DMA Supplemental Silver Bow Readiness Center
5,491,795 8,221,254 13,713,049
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 9, Chapter 476, Laws of 2019, and section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS MAES Supplemental MAES Research Labs
1,604,050 1,604,050
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
DOA Supplemental Mazurek Building Renovation
5,000,000 5,000,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DNRC Supplemental ELO Facilities & Shop
2,180,235 2,180,235
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU Supplemental Haynes Hall Ventilation Upgrades
3,400,000 3,400,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MDT Supplemental Lincoln Airport SRE Building
250,000 250,000
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
FWP Supplemental Havre Area Office
2,199,600 620,400 2,820,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
FWP Supplemental Glasgow Headquarters
3,100,000 3,100,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 422, Laws of 2019.
FWP Supplemental Lewistown Area Office
4,000,000 4,000,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 422, Laws of 2019.
FWP Supplemental MT Wild Avian Rehab Building
550,000 550,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DMA Supplemental Billings AFRC Unheated Storage
46,208 46,208 92,416
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DMA Supplemental Havre Unheated Building
63,318 63,318 126,636
Inflationary adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 3, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
DPHHS MSH Compliance Upgrades for Recertification & Deferred Maintenance
15,903,000 15,903,000
DOC MSP Replace Low-Side Housing
135,000,000 135,000,000
DPHHS Statewide Behavioral Health Initiative
113,000,000 113,000,000
DOA Renovation of Capitol Complex Offices, Implement ROWS
50,000,000 50,000,000
DOA State Capitol Building Improvements
26,316,458 26,316,458
DNRC Seedling Nursery Improvements
2,797,320 2,797,320
DOC MSP Water Line Replacement
3,000,000 3,000,000
DOC MSP Entry/Staff Services Addition to Wallace Building
12,800,000 12,800,000
DOC MSP Replace Roofs
5,600,000 5,600,000
DOC MSP Xanthopoulos Building Repairs
2,950,000 2,950,000
DOC MSP New Multi-Purpose Programs Building
9,000,000 9,000,000
DLI Job Service Great Falls Building Renovation
5,767,880 5,767,880
MUS UM FLBS Water and Sewer Systems
2,500,000 2,500,000
DOC MWP Roof Replacement
5,000,000 5,000,000
DMA Billings Readiness and Innovation Campus
12,840,000 12,840,000
DNRC Clearwater Replacement Bunkhouse
1,189,178 1,189,178
DNRC Anaconda Bunkhouse
1,180,962 1,180,962
DNRC NELO Fire Ready Room
445,491 445,491
DNRC CLO Dispatch Center Expansion
545,000 545,000
DPHHS MMHNCC Heated Storage Unit
720,000 720,000
DOA Old Board of Health Renovation (Legislative Staff Space)
3,500,000 3,500,000
DOC MSP Check Point Bldg / Wallace Entry Security Enhancements
3,000,000 3,000,000
DMA Helena Readiness HVAC & Temp Control Upgrade
798,420 2,542,248 3,340,668
MUS HC Acquire and Renovate Airport Hangar
3,600,000 3,600,000
DMA DES State Emergency Coordination Center Expansion
6,581,000 6,581,000
MUS UM Clapp Building Renovation
27,000,000 10,000,000 37,000,000
MUS MSU Lewis Hall Code & Instructional Renovations
23,500,000 8,000,000 31,500,000
DOA 5 Last Chance Gulch Atrium Renovation
15,558,029 15,558,029
MUS MT Tech Engineering Hall Renovation
8,000,000 8,000,000
MUS MT Tech Main Hall Renovation
30,000,000 30,000,000
MUS MAES BART Life-Safety & Programmatic Improvements
10,000,000 10,000,000
DMA DES State Disaster Warehouse
5,704,000 5,704,000
MUS UMW Campus Storage/Warehouse Building
1,250,000 1,250,000
FWP Makoshika Campground Improvement & Addition
2,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000
FWP Beartooth WMA Facilities Upgrade
8,000,000 8,000,000
FWP Agency Staff Housing
7,500,000 7,500,000
FWP Central Services Site Upgrades
17,168,330 17,168,330
MDT Combination Facility Great Falls
12,600,000 12,600,000
MDT Combination Facility Kalispell
11,000,000 11,000,000
MDT Combination Facility Missoula
10,500,000 10,500,000
MUS MSU Supplemental Facilities Yard Relocation
8,000,000 8,000,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 422, Laws of 2019.
MUS UM Supplemental Mansfield Library Remodel
4,000,000 4,000,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 1, Chapter 461, Laws of 2021.
MUS MSU Supplemental Visual Communications Building
4,000,000 4,000,000
Inflationary and scope adjustment funding is provided for the project in section 2, Chapter 422, Laws of 2019.
MUS MSU Mark and Robyn Jones MSU College of Nursing (5 locations)
92,000,000 92,000,000
MUS MSU Gianforte Hall, School of Computing
50,000,000 50,000,000
MUS UM Adams Center - Student Athlete Locker Rooms
6,000,000 6,000,000
MUS UM Campuswide Classroom Upgrades
6,000,000 6,000,000
MUS UM Liberal Arts Building / Eck Hall
4,000,000 4,000,000
MUS MSU Indoor Practice Facility
15,000,000 15,000,000
MUS MT Tech Highlands College Indoor Pole Barn
2,000,000 2,000,000
DOA Statewide Federal Spending Authority
5,000,000 5,000,000
DOC Motor Vehicle Ventilation & Paint/Sandblasting Booths
590,000 590,000
(2) The following money is appropriated to the department of military affairs for the indicated capital development projects from the indicated sources. Funds not requiring legislative appropriation are included for the purpose of authorization.
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
DMA FTH Aviation Facility HVAC & Temperature Control Upgrade
3,580,365 3,580,365
DMA FTH Collective Training Housing Facility
3,000,000 3,000,000
DMA FTH Ready Building Addition
4,700,000 4,700,000
DMA FTH Training Site HVAC and Controls Upgrade
2,574,002 2,574,002
(3) (a) Pursuant to 17-7-210, if construction of a new facility requires an immediate or future increase in state funding for program expansion or operations and maintenance, the legislature may not authorize the new facility unless it also appropriates funds for the increase in state funding for program expansion and operations and maintenance. To the extent allowed by law, at the end of each fiscal year following approval of a new facility but prior to receipt of its certificate of occupancy, the appropriation made in this subsection (3) reverts to its originating fund. The appropriation is not subject to the provisions of 17-7-304.
(b) It is the legislature's intent that the appropriations in this subsection (3) become part of the respective agency's base budget for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.
(c) The following money is appropriated for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, to the indicated agency from the indicated sources for program expansion or operations and maintenance for the indicated new facility:
Agency/Project General State Federal Authority Total
Fund Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
Department of Corrections
BSB Re-Entry Services, Acadia Facility
563,536 563,536
Operations and maintenance funding is appropriated in accordance with section 7(13), Chapter 401, Laws of 2021.
DOC MSP Replace Low-Side Housing
176,560 176,560
DOC MSP Entry/Staff Services Addition to Wallace Building
184,000 184,000
DOC MSP New Multi-Purpose Programs Building
100,340 103,340
DOC Motor Vehicle Ventilation & Paint/Sandblasting Booths
40,000 40,000
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
FWP Beartooth WMA Facilities Upgrade
80,000 80,000
FWP Agency Staff Housing
225,000 225,000
FWP Central Services Site Upgrades
128,762 128,762
Department of Military Affairs
DMA Billings LAASF
200,000 200,000
Operations and maintenance funding is appropriated in accordance with section 7(13), Chapter 401, Laws of 2021.
DMA DES State Emergency Coordination Center Expansion
54,012 54,012
DMA FTH Collective Training Housing Facility
34,000 34,000
DMA FTH Ready Building Addition
26,472 26,472
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
DNRC Clearwater Replacement Bunkhouse
27,650 27,650
DNRC Anaconda Bunkhouse
33,180 33,180
DNRC NELO Fire Ready Room
17,696 17,696
DNRC CLO Dispatch Center Expansion
10,700 10,700
Department of Public Health and Human Services
DPHHS Statewide Behavioral Health Initiative
2,503,280 2,503,280
DPHHS MMHNCC Heated Storage Unit
21,312 21,312
DMA DES State Disaster Warehouse
62,000 62,000
Montana Department of Transportation
MDT Combination Facility Great Falls
53,900 53,900
MDT Combination Facility Kalispell
42,400 42,400
MDT Combination Facility Missoula
41,800 41,800
Montana University System
MUS MSU Supplemental Wool Lab (combined with Vet Diagnostic Lab and Ag Analytical Lab)
520,695 520,695
MUS HC Acquire and Renovate Airport Hangar
188,133 188,133
MUS UMW Campus Storage/Warehouse Building
63,975 63,975
MUS MSU Mark and Robyn Jones MSU College of Nursing (5 locations)
4,000,154 4,000,154
MUS MSU Gianforte Hall, School of Computing
1,730,858 1,730,858
MUS MSU Indoor Practice Facility
athletics/auxiliaries funds only
MUS MT Tech Highlands College Indoor Pole Barn
42,671 42,671
(d) After receipt of a certificate of occupancy, funding appropriated in subsection (3)(c) to the Montana university system Wool Lab and in section 1(4)(c), Ch. 468, L. 2021, to the department of agriculture Ag Analytical Lab shall be transferred each biennium to the department of livestock.
NEW SECTION. Section 4. Capital improvements projects. (1) The following money is appropriated to the department of fish, wildlife, and parks in the indicated amounts for the purpose of making capital improvements to statewide facilities. Funds not requiring legislative appropriation are included for the purpose of authorization. The department of fish, wildlife, and parks is authorized to transfer the appropriations, authority, or both among the necessary fund types for these projects:
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Source
FWP Statewide Admin Facilities Major Maintenance
1,931,500 5,000,000 6,931,500
FWP Signage & Wayfinding Updates
2,500,000 2,500,000
FWP Erosion Control
2,673,000 2,673,000
FWP Community Ponds
200,000 200,000
FWP Forest Management
100,000 300,000 400,000
FWP Site Maintenance Upgrades & Improvements
4,572,450 1,770,750 1,193,000 7,536,200
FWP Shooting Range Development
1,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000
FWP Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program Renewal
2,000,000 2,000,000
FWP Wildlife Habitat Management & Maintenance
1,140,000 2,765,000 3,905,000
FWP Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program
1,908,000 600,000 2,508,000
FWP Migratory Bird Wetland Program
500,000 500,000
FWP Future Fisheries
2,000,000 2,000,000
FWP Hatcheries Maintenance
2,000,000 2,000,000
FWP POR Grant Programs
5,000,000 6,000,000 11,000,000
FWP Fish Connectivity
548,454 1,278,992 140,234 1,967,680
FWP PALA Access Program
1,000,000 1,000,000
(2) Authority is granted to the Montana university system for the purpose of making capital improvements to campus facilities statewide. Use of authority-only funds may be allocated at not more than $2,500,000 per project and a project may not be segregated to circumvent this limitation. All costs for the operations and maintenance of any improvements constructed under this authorization must be paid by the Montana university system from nonstate sources:
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
General Spending Authority, MUS 20,000,000 20,000,000
(3) The following money is appropriated to the department of military affairs in the indicated amount for the purpose of making capital improvements to statewide facilities. All costs for the operation and maintenance of any improvements constructed with these funds must be paid by the department of military affairs from nonstate sources:
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
DMA Federal Spending Authority 3,000,000 3,000,000
(4) The following money is appropriated to the department of transportation in the indicated amount for the purpose of making capital improvements to statewide facilities as indicated:
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
MDT Maintenance, Repair, and Small Projects
3,000,000 3,000,000
(5) The following money is appropriated to the department of environmental quality in the indicated amount from state building energy conservation funds for the purposes of making capital improvements, and is authorized to transfer the appropriation, authority, or both among the necessary fund types.
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
DEQ Energy Improvements, Statewide 3,700,000 3,700,000
NEW SECTION. Section 5. Land acquisition appropriations. The following money is appropriated to the department of fish, wildlife, and parks in the indicated amounts for purposes of land acquisition, land leasing, easement purchase, or development agreements. The department of fish, wildlife, and parks is authorized to transfer the appropriations, authority, or both among the necessary fund types for these projects:
Agency/Project State Federal Authority Total
Special Special Only
Revenue Revenue Sources
FWP Habitat Montana 9,650,000 2,350,000 12,000,000
NEW SECTION. Section 6. Planning and design. The department of administration may proceed with the planning and design of capital projects in either or both [sections 2 and 3] prior to the receipt of other funding sources. The department may use interentity loans in accordance with 17-2-107 to pay planning and design costs incurred before the receipt of other funding sources.
NEW SECTION. Section 7. Capital projects -- contingent funds. (1) If a capital project is financed, in whole or in part, with appropriations contingent upon the receipt of other funding sources, the department of administration may not let the project for bid until a financial plan and agreement with the agency has been approved by the director of the department of administration. A financial plan and agreement may not be approved by the director if:
(a) the level of funding and authorization provided under the financial plan and agreement deviates substantially from the funding level provided in either or both [sections 2 and 3] for that project; or
(b) the scope of the project is substantially altered or revised from the concept and intent for that project as presented to the 68th legislature.
(2) This section does not limit or restrict 17-7-211.
NEW SECTION. Section 8. Review by department of environmental quality. The department of environmental quality shall review capital projects authorized in either or both [sections 2 and 3] for potential inclusion in the state building energy conservation program (SBECP) under Title 90, chapter 4, part 6. When a review shows that a capital project will result in energy or utility savings and improvements, that project must be submitted to the energy conservation program for funding consideration by the SBECP. Funding provided under the energy conservation program guidelines must be used to offset or add to the authorized funding for the project, and the amount will be dependent on the annual utility savings resulting from the capital project. Agencies must be notified of potential funding after the review and are obligated to utilize the SBECP funding, if available.
NEW SECTION. Section 9. Legislative consent. The appropriations authorized in [sections 1 through 8] constitute legislative consent for the capital projects contained in [sections 1 through 8] within the meaning of 18-2-102.
NEW SECTION. Section 10. Increase in state funding for program expansion or operations and maintenance. If an immediate or future increase in state funding for program expansion or operations and maintenance is required for a new facility in [section 3] but the increase is not appropriated by the 68th legislature, the new facility in [section 3] is not appropriated or authorized as provided in 17-7-210.
NEW SECTION. Section 11. Transfer of funds. By August 15, 2023, the department of administration shall make the following transfers:
(1) $41,420,091 from the capital developments long-range building program account established in 17-7-209 to the major repair long-range building program account established in 17-7-221.
(2) $113,000,000 from the general fund to the capital developments long-range building program account established in 17-7-209.
Section 12. Section 17-7-201, MCA, is amended to read:
"17-7-201. Definitions. In this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) (a) "Building" includes a:
(i) building, facility, or structure constructed or purchased wholly or in part with state money;
(ii) building, facility, or structure at a state institution;
(iii) building, facility, or structure owned or to be owned by a state agency, including the department of transportation.
(b) The term does not include a:
(i) building, facility, or structure owned or to be owned by a county, city, town, school district, or special improvement district;
(ii) facility or structure used as a component part of a highway or water conservation project.
(2) "Capital development" means a:
(a) renovation, construction, alteration, site, or utility project with a total cost of $2.5 million or more;
(b) new facility with a construction cost of $250,000 or more; or
(c) purchase of real property for which an appropriation is required to fund the purchase.
(3) "Construction" includes construction, repair, alteration, renovation, and equipping and furnishing during construction, repair, or alteration.
(4) "Division" means the architecture and engineering division of the department of administration.
(5) "High-performance building" means a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including but not limited to:
(a) energy efficiency;
(b) durability;
(c) life-cycle performance; and
(d) occupant productivity.
(6) (a) "Long-range building program-eligible building" means a building, facility, or structure eligible for major repair account funding that:
(i) is owned or fully operated by a state agency and for which the operation and maintenance are funded with state general fund money; or
(ii) that supports academic missions of the university system and for which the operation and maintenance are funded with current unrestricted university funds.
(b) The term does not include a building, facility, or structure:
(i) owned or operated by a state agency and for which the operation and maintenance are entirely funded with state special revenue, federal special revenue, or proprietary funds; or
(ii) that supports nonacademic functions of the university system and for which the operation and maintenance are funded from nonstate and nontuition sources.
(7) (a) "Major repair" means:
(i) a renovation, alteration, replacement, or repair project with a total cost of less than $2.5 million;
(ii) a site or utility improvement with a total cost of less than $2.5 million; or
(iii) a new facility with a total construction cost of less than $250,000.
(b) The term does not include operations and maintenance as defined in this section.
(8) (a) "New facility" means the construction of a new building on state property regardless of funding source and includes:
(i) an addition to an existing building; and
(ii) the enclosure of space that was not previously fully enclosed.
(b) The term does not include the replacement of state-owned space that is demolished or that is otherwise removed from state use if the total construction cost of the replacement space is less than $2.5 million.
(9) "Operations and maintenance" means operational costs and regular, ongoing, and routine repairs and maintenance funded in an agency operating budget that does not extend the capacity, function, or lifespan of a facility.
(10) "Replacement cost of existing long-range building program-eligible building" means the current replacement value of all long-range building program-eligible buildings included in the statewide facility inventory and condition assessment as provided in 17-7-202."
NEW SECTION. Section 13. Project management and supervision. Up to $2,000,000 is appropriated from the major repair long-range building program account to the architecture and engineering division for the purposes of contracted services or modified positions, and associated operating expenses, to expeditiously implement [sections 1 through 9]. The division is authorized to transfer the appropriation among the necessary fund types for supervision and project management.
NEW SECTION. Section 14. Severability. If a part of [this act] is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of [this act] is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications.
Section 15. Section 1, Chapter 468, Laws of 2021, is amended to read:
Section 1. Authorizations of and appropriations for capital projects. The portion of section 1(4)(c), Chapter 468, Laws of 2021, appropriating money from the general fund to the Montana university system for program expansion or operations and maintenance for the indicated new facility is amended to read:
"Montana University System
UM Forestry Conservation & Science Lab $798,659 from the general fund
MAES Research and Wool Laboratories $389,402 $305,298 from the general fund"
NEW SECTION. Section 16. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.