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Learning about Mill Levies and HB231/SB542

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Continuing Education
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM
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What do libraries need to know about changes to property tax laws?

  1. Retrieve the Department of Revenue certified values for the library from FY 2025   
  2. Get the FY26 Excel form and plug in the values  
  3. Double-check your math with your clerk
  4. The library board needs to vote on their choice and submit it to the county.

The decision needs to be made before the first Thursday following the first Tuesday in September (MCA 7-6-4024). Therefore, library boards should vote on their choice at their August meeting.

Access the Information Sheet and Webinar Summary

Watch the Recording

The legislature made changes to property taxes in the 2025 legislative session. HB231 and SB542 may require action from public libraries that have voted levies. Learn more about this bill, the changes it will make to property taxes, and what actions you might need to take if you have a voted levy.

MSL staff will be discussing these changes with Montana Association of Counties (MACo) staff members - Jason Rittal, Deputy Director, and Nancy Everson, Governmental Finances Director.

1 credit - Library Administration

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Continuing Education Credit(s)

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1.0 creditsLibrary Administration
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Cook, Tracy - Staff (Montana State Library)
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Bartow, Colet - Staff (Montana State Library)

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