Helena Court Opens Path for Veto Override on Senate Bill 442
The bill passed the legislature with plenty of votes before being vetoed by Governor Gianforte.
State Senate
COVID 19 Liability Bill Passes Senate and goes to the House
State Senator Steve Fitzpatrick from Great Falls introduced SB 65 last week. The bill has already passed the Senate and is making its way through the Montana House of Representatives.
Remote Testimony now Available Before the Montana Legislature
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montanans will still have the opportunity to testify remotely in front of every state Senate committee during the legislative session in addition to the normal in-person process at the State Capitol in Helena.
State Senate Endorses 2018-2019 Budget – State Headlines
The Montana State Senate has endorsed the $10.2 billion state budget by a vote of 29-20. One more vote and it heads back to the House.
Republican Rosendale Has Bill To Bring Ammunition Manufacturers To Montana
Republican State Senator Matt Rosendale has introduced legislation to encourage ammunition manufacturers to bring their businesses to Montana.
State Senate Votes To Allow Concealed Weapons on College Campuses
The Montana State Senate, by a narrow vote, endorsed a pro-gun bill on Wednesday that would allow people to carry concealed weapons on college campuses.