A new policy bill proposed by President Trump could significantly impact Montana's state budget, potentially costing the state $160 million due to decreased taxable income and increased funding requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Legislative Fiscal Division has warned that these changes could lead to substantial reductions in state revenue and affect Medicaid expansion, with legislators discussing the need for a special session to address these financial challenges.

• Trump's federal policy bill could cost Montana's state budget $160 million due to lower taxable income and new SNAP funding mandates.
• The hit stems from a combination of decreased state revenue and increased state cost-sharing requirements for SNAP.
• The changes could also strain Montana's Medicaid expansion program.
• Legislators are considering calling a special session to address the resulting budget shortfall.