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Gianforte Steps Into Property Tax Dispute, Asks Supreme Court to Decide Before ‘27 Session
Gianforte seeks quick Supreme Court review to settle constitutional issues of SB 542 and uphold tax rebates benefiting 80% of Montana homeowners, avoiding disruption before 2027 session.
- Seeking to expedite legal review, Gov. Greg Gianforte asked the Montana Supreme Court to review a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 542 before the 2026 legislative session.
- Challenging the law's constitutionality, the lawsuit alleges it violated the "single subject" and "original purpose" provisions, describing it as a "Frankenstein" cobbled together behind closed doors.
- Plaintiff Sen. Greg Hertz defended the lawsuit, arguing the process lacked transparency, while the governor’s office said the bill provides property tax relief for 80% of homeowners.
- Gianforte warned the lawsuit could invalidate 2025 tax rates and roll back about $2.9 million in rebates, though Hertz disputed this claim.
- The Supreme Court must determine whether to assume jurisdiction early to settle the dispute, as a ruling would clarify the law's status before the Montana Legislature on March 20.
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Helena Independent Record+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Gianforte steps into property tax dispute, asks Supreme Court to decide before ‘27 session
The governor has waded into the conflict against Republican lawmakers who claim the property tax reform bills were illegally adopted in 2025.
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Gianforte wants Montana Supreme Court to expedite property tax lawsuit
Gov. Greg Gianforte signs a bill from the 69th Legislature. (Micah Drew/Daily Montanan)Gov. Greg Gianforte is asking the Montana Supreme Court to take over a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a property tax bill passed by the 2025 Montana Legislature. In a news release Monday, the governor, a Republican, said he was asking for the state high court to take over in order to expedite the case against Senate Bill 542. If the lawsuit succe…
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