07/13/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2026
Contact: Kyle Schmauch
Senate Leadership Backs Gianforte Income Tax Push with Legislation
HELENA, Mont.— Republican leaders of the Montana State Senate are backing Governor Greg Gianforte’s push for a flat income tax by getting started on legislation to implement the tax cut in the 2027 legislative session.
Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, officially requested the “Lower Montana state income tax rate” bill title on July 10th with the support of Senate President Pro Tempore Ken Bogner, Senate Majority Leader Tom McGillvray, Senate Majority Whips Sue Vinton, Daniel Zolnikov, Barry Usher, and Dennis Lenz, as well as Senate Tax Committee chair Greg Hertz.
“Governor Gianforte has made it abundantly clear that getting Montana to a flat income tax rate is best for our great state. We’re committed to delivering that major conservative policy win that will keep more money in the pockets of Montana families,” Regier said. “Republicans have long recognized that flat tax rates are the simplest and most fair version of taxation, rather than so-called ‘progressive’ tax policies that punitively target different citizens.”
“We’ve simplified and cut income taxes in every legislative session since 2021, enabling Montanans to keep more of their hard-earned money,” Hertz said. “During that time, the state’s economy and wages have continued to grow and state revenue has continually outpaced projections, allowing us to further reduce taxes and now to move to a flat income tax.”
The next Montana legislative session will begin on January 4, 2027.
