Montana Legislature frames media tax credits plan for coming years

Montana lawmakers update media tax credits plan

Big Sky Country has seen an increase in commercial media productions including Yellowstone since the 2019 passage of the Media Act. In the 2025 Montana Legislative Session, lawmakers backed a bill that would see the tax credits continue, although with some changes.WATCH: Media production tax credits bill passed Montana LegislatureSenate Bill 326, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, maintains the current $12 million a year allotment for the M…

Montana Legislature frames media tax credits plan for coming years

Big Sky Country has seen an increase in commercial media productions including Yellowstone since the 2019 passage of the Media Act. In the 2025 Montana Legislative Session, lawmakers backed a bill that would see the tax credits continue, although with some changes.Senate Bill 326, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, maintains the current $12 million a year allotment for the MEDIA Act tax credits and extends the program through 2045.Some lang…