Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaIntroduced
HB 831: Increase elderly homeowner and renter income tax credit
George Nikolakakos
HB 831 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jul 23, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes an increase in income tax credits specifically for elderly homeowners and renters.
Who is affected
Montana residents who are elderly and either rent or own their homes.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill implies eligibility requirements related to age and residency status, though exact criteria are not provided.
Costs and funding
The primary cost is a reduction in state tax revenue collected from individual income taxes.
When it takes effect
Introduced in the 2025 legislative session with ongoing veto override actions.
Potential benefits
Provides targeted financial support to assist elderly populations with housing-related tax burdens.
Risks and tradeoffs
The fiscal impact on the state budget and the potential for excluding other vulnerable demographics.
What is still unknown
Exact credit amounts, income eligibility thresholds, and the total projected fiscal impact on the state budget.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial relief to elderly taxpayers
- Increases disposable income for elderly homeowners
- Targeted tax relief for elderly renters
Risks
- Potential reduction in state general fund revenue
- Requires administrative adjustments for tax processing
- Fiscal impact dependent on state budget capacity
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Supports aging-in-place for elderly homeowners
- Reduces housing cost burden for senior renters
- Increases financial stability for fixed-income seniors
Risks
- Targeted benefits limited to specific age demographics
- Potential for complex eligibility validation
- Exclusion of non-elderly residents in similar housing situations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Where it stands
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