StateMontana

HB 551: Eliminate reduced-price copayments for school lunch and breakfast

Melissa RomanoVetoed

HB 551 status: Vetoed — (H) Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 19, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Eliminate reduced-price copayments for school lunch and breakfast. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Reduces financial burden for low-income families

Risks

  • Increases state fiscal expenditure requirements

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Improves food security for students
  • Reduces potential stigma regarding meal eligibility

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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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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