State • Montana

SB 537: Generally revise marijuana tax laws

Daniel ZolnikovIntroduced

SB 537 status: Introduced — (S) Veto Override (updated Jul 11, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

Generally revise marijuana tax laws. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
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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
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient tax revenue collection

Risks

  • Potential increased tax burden on industry participants

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Possible improved regulation of controlled substances

Risks

  • Potential indirect impact on consumer product pricing
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(S) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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