Montana Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Current status is REJECTED

HB 429 failed to pass, which would have allowed state investment in precious metals and digital assets

Using rainy day funds, Montana could purchase 5,200 BTC assuming a BTC price of $100,000

Timeline
2/22/2025
REJECTED

HB 429 failed House second reading with a vote of 41-59

Key Details:
  • Failed House vote 41-59

  • Would have enabled Board of Investments to invest in digital assets

  • Would have included precious metals investment provisions

Bill: HB 429Read More →
2/8/2025
PROPOSED

Representative Curtis Schomer introduces HB 429 to provide account and transfer for Board of Investments to invest in precious metals and digital assets

Key Details:
  • Enables Board of Investments to invest in digital assets

  • Includes precious metals investment provisions

  • Establishes framework for custody and management

  • Creates new investment account structure

Bill: HB 429Read More →
1/15/2025
NOT PROPOSED

No proposed legislation

Rainy day fund data source: National Association of State Budget Officers