Cutting Montana’s top income-tax bracket, using bed-tax revenues to cut property taxes, and restricting the power of local health boards and the governor to enforce Covid-19 regulations are among top priorities for many House Republicans at the 2021 Legislature, according to an internal GOP document obtained by MTN News.

It also includes expansion of “school choice” – which is public assistance for private schools and other education options – taxes on renewable energy, eliminating dollar limits on campaign contributions, restrictions on abortion, elimination of Election Day voter registration, and more liability protection for business.

The seven-page list, drafted by lawmakers from the GOP’s conservative wing, outlines a list of policy changes that some Republicans hope to advance if Republican Greg Gianforte becomes governor.

By Mike Dennison (MTN News)