Montana State Legislature

Agenda

Litigation Update

• Litigation Update - Julie Johnson, Staff Attorney, Legislative Services Division (LSD)

Behavioral Health Systems for Future Generations (House Bill 872 Commission)

• Fair Market Rent Reevaluation Study
• HB 872 Commission Draft Recommendations Report
• Near-Term Initiatives Development - May 20, 2024 Update 

House Bill 890 - Local Government Audio/Visual Record Requirements

• HB 890 Proposed Rules

House Bill 819 - Community Reinvestment Organizations (CRO)

• Community Reinvestment Organization Application Portal
• CRO Funding Amounts

House Bill 819 – Revolving Loan and Bond Program

• Scott St.- Ravara Affordable Housing Project Presentation
• Board of Investments HB 819 Update

County Commissioner Property Tax Discussion

• Property Taxes in Missoula County - Josh Slotnick, Missoula County Commissioner
• Testimony of Commissioner Joe Briggs - Joe Briggs, Cascade County Commissioner

Long-Term Care Study Update 

• Continuum of Long-Term Care - Milly Allen, Research Analyst, LSD

Special District Oversight – House Bill 33, 2023

• Draft legislation: PD1JJ

Local Government Budget Process – Senate Bill 332, 2023

• Draft legislation: PD2TH

Committee Work Session 

• Committee Timeline - Toni Henneman, Research Analyst, LSD

Agenda

Litigation Update

• Housing and SB 442 Litigation Update - Julie Johnson, Legislative Attorney, Legislative Services Division (LSD)

Land Use Legislation Study Topic - Senate Bill 382 Focus

• Overview of Land Use Plan and Map Requirements - Toni Henneman, Research Analyst, LSD
• January SB 382 Panel Follow-up: Financial Information - Toni Henneman

Land Use Legislation Study Topic - Homeowners' Association Focus

• Homeowners' Association Legal Primer - Julie Johnson
• Resolution 5555 for Model HOA Covenants - City of Bozeman
• 2003 Legal Opinion, Zoning Ordinance Validity - City of Missoula
• Private Deed Restrictions & the Power of State Legislatures - Pepperdine Law Review

Affordable Housing

• State of Homelessness in Montana – MT Coalition to Solve Homelessness
• 2023 Voucher Payment Standards – Fair Market Rates by County
• Legislative History: Funding Affordable Housing - Toni Henneman
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit State Comparison - National Conference of State Legislatures
• MT Housing Programs PowerPoint Presentation - Cheryl Cohen, Division Administrator Montana Housing, Department of Commerce

Housing Task Force Update

• Housing Task Force Phase III Assignments

House Bill 33 – Special District Oversight

• House Bill 33 - 2023 Bill Text
• House Bill 33 - Veto Letter
• Special District Oversight Draft (Provisional Draft 1JJ)

Committee Work Session

• LGIC Proposed Work Plan Timeline - Toni Henneman

Joint Meeting of Local Government and Revenue Interim Committees

Agenda

Property Tax Modernization Study: Litigation Update

• Property Tax Litigation Update

Property Tax Modernization Study: Local Government Levy Limits

• Local Government Levy Limits
• 15-10-420, MCA
• Calculating the Maximum Property Tax Mill Levy According to 15-10-420, MCA

Property Tax Modernization Study: Implementation of SB 332

• SB 332
• SB 332 and Certified Values

January 24, 2024

Agenda

Infrastructure Needs and Funding Update

• Legislative Fiscal Division Long Range Planning Tool

• 2025 Biennium Montana Coal Endowment Program
  • Project Funding Funding Recommendations

• Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Advisory Coordinating Team (W2ASACT)
  • 2023 Financial Assistance Projects

• House Bill 355 Distribution
• Senate Bill 536 Distribution

Housing Needs and Supply Studies - Affordability Focus

• Department of Commerce - Montana Housing Division
  • Presentation Slides
  • 2023 Awards and Allocations
  • Montana Housing Situation Report
  • Community Reinvestment Data Tool

• 2023 Gallatin Area Realtor Housing Study
• 2023 Bozeman Economic & Market Update

Land Use Legislation Study Topic

• Land Use Litigation Update

Homeowner's Association (HOA) Topic

• HOA Governance in Montana
• HOA Governance in Other States
• 2021 Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

Committee Work Session

• LGIC Proposed Work Timeline (as of 1/19/2024)

Agenda

DEQ Subdivisions Rule Update

• DEQ Subdivisions Report & Rule Update Presentation - Rachel Clark, Engineering Bureau Chief, DEQ
• Subdivision Annual Report - Rachel Clark; Shawn Rowland, Subdivision Section Supervisor, DEQ

House Bill 819: Housing Development

• House Bill 819 Infographic - Toni Henneman, Research Analyst, LSD
• Governor's Office of Economic Development Presentation
• DNRC – State Lands Analysis
• Board of Investment Resources:
  • Montana Housing Assistance Program Brochure
  • MT Housing Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Policy
  • MT Housing Infrastructure Revolving Bond Program Policy
  • Linked Deposit Program
  • Impact Fee Loan Program
  • HOMES Revolving Loan Rate Sheet
• Housing Coalition Resource

Local Government Property Tax Study Topic

• Basics:
  • Property Tax Overview Handout - Megan Moore, Research Analyst, LSD
  • Property Tax Slides - Megan Moore
• Limits:
  • Property Tax Limits - Megan Moore
  • Max Mill Levy Overview - Megan Moore
  • 15-10-420 Calculation Exercise - Worksheet (Excel file)
    • FY 23 Calculations: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County,  Cascade County, East Helena, Liberty County, Missoula, Yellowstone County
    • Certified Taxable Values: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Cascade County, East Helena, Liberty County, Missoula, Yellowstone County
• Determination of Newly Taxable Property - Department of Revenue
• 15-10-420 History Discussion - Bob Story
• Legislative Changes to Consider - MT Taxpayers Association

Litigation Update

• Litigation Update - Jaret Coles and Julie Johnson, Staff Attorneys, LSD

Senate Bill 332 Implementation Update

• Senate Bill 332
• Email from Sen. Hertz

Committee Work Session

• LGIC Proposed Work Plan Timeline - 11/9/23

Agenda

Meeting Overview - Toni Henneman, Research Analyst

• 2023-24 LGIC Work Plan DRAFT
• 2023-24 LGIC Work Plan Matrix DRAFT
• Additional Work Plan Items
• Anatomy of a Study
• LGIC Proposed Work Plan Timeline DRAFT
• Senate Joint Resolution 23: Public Notice Study Final Report

Voter Review & Forms of Government - Dan Clark, MSU Local Government

• Power, Form and Plan of Montana’s Local Governments
• Voter Review Handout
• Local Government Powers
• Montana's 6th Local Government Review - Timeline
• Sample Resolution - City
• Sample Resolution - County
• Montana Local Governments with Self-Government Powers
• Statutory Basis for Municipal Council-Mayor Government
• Statutory Basis for Elected County Official Government
• Charter - City of Helena
• Montana Local Government Review - Sample Budget
• Montana Local Government Review - FAQ
• Nature of Self-Government in Montana

Review of Unfunded Mandate Statutes

• LGIC Unfunded Mandate Primer - Julie Johnson, Attorney
• Senate Bill 7 –  Fiscal Note
• Senate Bill 294 –  Fiscal Note
• Senate Bill 391
• House Bill 890 –  Fiscal Note 1 –  Fiscal Note 2

Land Use Legislation Study Topic

• Land Use Planning in Montana: The Basic - Kelly Lynch, MT League of Cities and Towns
• 2023 Land Use Legislation Summary - Toni Henneman

Rental Affordability Study Topic

• Montana Housing - Overview of Rental Assistance Programs - Cheryl Cohen, Department of Commerce
• Housing and Rental Interactive Data Tool - Molly DelCurto, Legislative Fiscal Division

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Committee Administration

• Rules, Procedures, and Guidelines for Interim Committees
• History of LGIC Presiding Officers

Committee Overview

• 2023 Local Government Legislation Summary
• Draft  Local Government Interim Committee 2023-2024 Work Plan
  • Draft  Local Government Interim Committee 2023-2024 Work Plan Decision Matrix

LFD Modernization and Risk Analysis Committee

• LGIC Invite to Aug 1 Meeting