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The original promise always stays on record.
Results must back it up.
Governor · 2024
Each entry separates the original commitment from what has been verified during the term.
5 of 5 commitments
Lower the higher state income-tax rate from 5.9% to 4.9%.
2025 State of the State addressHB 337 set the higher rate at 5.65% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, above the proposed 4.9%.
HB 337 signing · Apr 28, 2025Expand Montana’s earned income tax credit for lower- and middle-income workers.
2025 State of the State addressGianforte signed HB 337, which doubles the state earned income tax credit.
HB 337 signing · Apr 28, 2025Enact a permanent lower property-tax rate for qualifying primary homes.
2025 State of the State addressHB 231 established a homestead rate. The Department of Revenue reported that nearly 260,000 primary homes were enrolled by March 30, 2026.
HB 231 enrollment · Montana Department of RevenueCommit $100 million to raise teacher pay, focusing on educators at the start of their careers.
2025 State of the State addressThe STARS Act, HB 252, was signed in May 2025. It provides school districts with incentives to raise starting teacher pay.
HB 252 signing · May 8, 2025Create an energy task force to recommend policies for reliable and affordable energy in Montana.
2025 State of the State addressAn executive order launched the energy task force on September 10, 2025.
Task force launch · Sep 10, 2025An evaluation window. Each commitment keeps the timing published in its source.
· Day one is the day the official begins the term for this office.Montana’s governor signed judicial legislation on campaign contributions and the review of state laws early in his second term.
Armory Hotel, Bozeman
Gianforte celebrated his reelection and said he would bring people together to continue his administration’s economic work. The reported speech gives no specific deadline for that priority.
Each status reflects the scope of the commitment and the available evidence. An announcement, an approved law, and a result in practice are different milestones. The rating measures the share of fulfilled commitments in this register and changes as more commitments and outcomes are documented.
Capitol photo · Martin Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Framing and shading adjusted
