State • Montana

HB 340: Establish Montana's BEST program to bolster educator support and training

Melissa RomanoVetoed

HB 340 status: Vetoed — (H) Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 19, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

Establish Montana's BEST program to bolster educator support and training. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved workforce development through better teacher retention.

Risks

  • Direct fiscal impact on state appropriations and public school funding.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Bolsters teacher support and training programs.
  • Direct benefit to the K-12 education sector.

Risks

  • Limited details on long-term program efficacy.
  • Veto by governor halts implementation.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

(H) Vetoed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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