Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Missoula County staff brief commissioners on several state bills, signal opposition to liability, tax and union-dues measures
Summary
County staff updated commissioners on House Bill 121, raised concerns about House Bill 425 (liability in police pursuits), warned of major revenue losses from a property tax-rate bill associated with Representative Trebis, and said the county would oppose Senate Bill 277, which would bar local governments from collecting and remitting union dues.
County staff provided a legislative update, highlighting four bills and explaining the county’s likely positions.
Staff said House Bill 121, described in the meeting as the “bathroom bill,” had passed second reading and was expected to complete its legislative process and go to the governor; staff declined to comment further on that bill during the meeting.
Staff identified House Bill 425 as a concern for Missoula County. The presenter described a provision that would shift liability onto local governments and law enforcement officers in some…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
