Four weeks into the legislative session, Senate Republicans are fully engaged to deliver on the promises on which we were elected.
One of our top priorities entering this session was property tax relief, with both the House and the Senate considering how to properly provide relief without neglecting local budgets, businesses, and schools. A group of bills have been introduced to address these concerns, and others will make their way to the chamber as the session continues.
Judicial reform has been a main focus as well, aiming to rein in the overreach of the courts. The package of reform bills contained 27 pieces of legislation, and the Senate has already deliberated on a dozen of these measures. These bills are designed to enhance judicial accountability and transparency.
For my part, I have been working to protect private property in Montana. Senate Bill 101 is a measure that I introduced to enhance safeguards for property owners against squatters, allowing owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized people from properties while providing protections against wrongful removal.
Senate Bill 146, another proposal I sponsored, would limit the government’s ability to restrict the use of private property to instances which are demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling governmental interest.
Amid all the hard work and negotiations, my overall goal remains the same: to minimize government and taxation burdens while promoting the success of Montana’s education, our economy, and our rule of law. I’ll continue to work for the improvement and preservation of our Montana way of life.
Working with the incredible legislative staff during the Session, it is my honor and privilege to serve the voters of Senate District 38 and our state. You can access information about the bills passed by going to the Montana Legislative website, www.legmt.gov. As always, please feel free to contact me at becky.beard@legmt.gov. Thank you.
