Montana Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Montana: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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What you need to know about Montana right now
Recently Enacted
HB30: Requiring the Supreme Court to apply a burden of proof for challenge to constit…
Recent Vote
HB2 voted 66-34 in the House
Hot Topics
Taxes and Education legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
1
Introduced
39
Passed
10
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Montana legislation affects you
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Montana's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Legislative momentum is building: 10 already signed into law and 39 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Recently enacted: HB30 and HB33 — review these to understand new laws affecting Montana residents.
Montana Quick Guide
Common questions about Montana legislation
Who represents me in Montana?
Who represents me in Montana?
Governor
Greg Gianforte
Attorney General
Austin Knudsen
Secretary of State
Christi Jacobsen
How does Montana's legislature work?
How does Montana's legislature work?
Montana's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Montana right now?
What are the top issues in Montana right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Education, Housing. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Montana legislation?
How do I stay updated on Montana legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Montana at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
1
Introduced
39
Passed
10
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Montana
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB2
General Appropriations Act
Last action: Jun 20, 2025
General Appropriations Act
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Llew Jones (Republican)
- Voted 66-34 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Apr 23, 2025HB4
Appropriations by budget amendment
Last action: Jun 20, 2025
Appropriations by budget amendment
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Llew Jones (Republican)
- Voted 73-26 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 29, 2025Senate
Apr 24, 2025HB5
Long-range building appropriations
Last action: Jun 19, 2025
Long-range building appropriations
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by John Fitzpatrick (Republican)
- Voted 79-19 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 29, 2025Senate
Apr 25, 2025HB30
Requiring the Supreme Court to apply a burden of proof for challenge to constitutionality of legislative act
Last action: May 22, 2025
Requiring the Supreme Court to apply a burden of proof for challenge to constitutionality of legislative act
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Lee Deming (Republican)
- Voted 25-25 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 28, 2025Senate
Feb 15, 2025HB33
Revise law related to petitions to initiate agency rulemaking
Last action: May 22, 2025
Revise law related to petitions to initiate agency rulemaking
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Neil Duram (Republican)
- Voted 9-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 15, 2025Senate
Mar 26, 2025HB35
Allocating judicial standards commission to the department of justice
Last action: May 22, 2025
Allocating judicial standards commission to the department of justice
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Fiona Nave (Republican)
- Voted 25-25 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 24, 2025Senate
Feb 14, 2025HB36
Disallowing judge to serve as chair of judicial standards commission
Last action: May 22, 2025
Disallowing judge to serve as chair of judicial standards commission
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Fiona Nave (Republican)
- Voted 25-25 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 24, 2025Senate
Feb 14, 2025HB50
Provide protections to parents and pregnant women with substance use disorder
Last action: May 22, 2025
Provide protections to parents and pregnant women with substance use disorder
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Ron Marshall (Republican)
- Voted 98-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 16, 2025HB21
Establish a Montana workforce housing tax credit
Last action: May 20, 2025
Establish a Montana workforce housing tax credit
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Larry Brewster (Republican)
- Voted 9-12 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 03, 2025HB25
Require exempt entities to report beneficial use of property
Last action: May 20, 2025
Require exempt entities to report beneficial use of property
View full bill textSponsors
Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Sherry Essmann (Republican)
- Voted 21-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 17, 2025Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
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