2025 Pub. 4 Issue 1

Week five is in the books and we continue to see fireworks from the Senate. Work in the House continues at a steady pace with bills flowing through committees and the House floor. Friday brought the first-floor debate of the much-anticipated Medicaid Expansion bill with it passing handily. The House also debated several of the property tax reduction bills this week. The property tax debate is far from over and there will be several more as the session moves on. There are multiple ideas and the bills differ significantly on their merits. As for what bills will remain in the end, it is unknown, but the governor will have different options to sign if they make it to his desk.

As you all know, we recently wrapped up our Mid-Winter Conference here in Helena. We had a great turnout and some great CE opportunities. It was nice to mingle with the association members and catch up on what is happening with everyone. I always enjoy seeing all of you. Now to the update on what

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