State • Montana
HB 5: Long-range building appropriations
John FitzpatrickEnacted
HB 5 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 20, 2025).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100
Bill summary
OfficialLong-range building appropriations. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for modernizing facilities to improve energy efficiency
Risks
- Large-scale construction carries inherent environmental footprints
Economy
Positive Outlook
75%
Benefits
- Direct investment in state infrastructure
- Supports employment in construction and contracting sectors
Risks
- Potential for cost overruns in large-scale building projects
Society
Positive Outlook
65%
Benefits
- Ensures functionality of essential state buildings and services
- Invests in public assets like hospitals, schools, and offices
Risks
- Public benefit depends on the specific project distribution
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
lowlow
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Where it stands
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