R-Great Falls

3 weeks ago | helenair.com | Steve Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

The 2025 Legislative Session is over and it is time to look back at what was accomplished. For 85 days, Montana House Republicans worked hard to make Montana a better place to live, start a business and raise a family. Property tax relief was our No. 1 priority. The property tax package passed by the Legislature provides significant relief to Montana resident property taxpayers. The current property tax rate on residential property is 1.35%.

Feb 10, 2024 | missoulian.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

As a practicing lawyer, I am often reluctant to criticize decisions made by a court. However, last week, the Montana Supreme Court rendered a decision involving legislative rules that is absolutely stunning. One of the basic principles of our system of government is the separation of powers. Under our constitution, there are three separate and equal branches, each with their own duties and responsibilities. As a fundamental principle, each branch is charged with running and managing its own affairs.

Feb 6, 2024 | mtstandard.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

As a practicing lawyer, I am often reluctant to criticize decisions made by a court. However, last week, the Montana Supreme Court rendered a decision involving legislative rules that is absolutely stunning. One of the basic principles of our system of government is the separation of powers. Under our constitution, there are three separate and equal branches, each with their own duties and responsibilities. As a fundamental principle, each branch is charged with running and managing its own affairs.

Aug 12, 2023 | helenair.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

I’ve been hearing some questions from Montanans who are grateful for the over $1 billion in one-time and ongoing tax relief passed by legislative Republicans, but also say they want to see the state make smart investments for the long term. The conservative budgeting from the legislature and resulting historic budget surplus allowed Republicans to do both tax relief and long-term planning. Here are some of the major investments we made that will pay dividends for years to come. 1.

Aug 10, 2023 | missoulian.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

I’ve been hearing some questions from Montanans who are grateful for the over $1 billion in one-time and ongoing tax relief passed by legislative Republicans, but also say they want to see the state make smart investments for the long term. The conservative budgeting from the legislature and resulting historic budget surplus allowed Republicans to do both tax relief and long-term planning. Here are some of the major investments we made that will pay dividends for years to come. 1.