Environment
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Benefits
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Risks
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StateMontanaIntroduced
LC 2835: Generally revise surplus property laws
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LC 2835 status: Introduced — (LC) Draft Died in Process (updated May 27, 2025).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed to revise procedures for the disposal and sale of state-owned surplus property, such as furniture and equipment.
Who is affected
State agencies involved in asset management and the surplus property office.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill died during the 2025 legislative process.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved administrative efficiency in state asset management.
Risks and tradeoffs
No substantive concerns were identified given the limited scope and the fact that the legislation did not pass.
What is still unknown
The exact mechanisms of the proposed revisions, such as bidding processes or eligibility for surplus acquisition, remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
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Society
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- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
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- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Specific legislative changes cannot be verified as the bill did not progress beyond the drafting stage.
Analysis scope
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