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Resolution #2011-2 Full Funding of Entitlement ProgramIn 2001, the Legislature, with the support of cities, towns, counties and consolidated governments, enacted House Bill 124. The so called “Big Bill” was intended to stabilize and simplify state revenue transfers between the state and local governments, and to connect future distributions to the performance of the state’s economy. Since the law was enacted, entitlement payments have increased each year through up and down economic cycles in accordance with the formula that tracks per capita income and gross state product. Now, with the state facing a possible $400-million budget deficit, the Legislative fiscal staff has recommended freezing entitlement payments at current levels. There are many arguments cities can offer to counter this proposal:
Be it resolved that the League of Cities and Towns will oppose any measure that will reduce, delay, or otherwise interfere with the allocation of entitlement payments under the formula agreed to by the state and local governments in 2001. |
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Montana League of Cities and Towns * 208 N. Montana Avenue - Suite 106 Helena, Montana 59601 * 406 442-8768 P.O. Box 1704 * Helena, Montana 59624-1704 * E-mail: mlct@mt.net |
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