Montana Legislature.
Legislative body of the state of Montana
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The General Services Administration cited property issues in Helena, leading the Montana Legislature to discuss the fate of a specific building.Some support1 report
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Dalton Bradford, who was raised in Polson and attended the University of Montana, is seeking to serve in the Montana Legislature.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Montana Democratic Party is seeking ways to improve the representation within the state's legislative body.Some support1 report
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A data center project in Billings requires massive electricity and water, leading to specific legislation being pushed by outside money.Some support3 reports
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The Montana Legislature is considering draft legislation regarding kratom substance.Some support2 reports
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The Northern Plains Resource Council is facing pressure regarding data center development and has called for a two-year moratorium.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The Montana Legislature introduced House Bill 356 concerning livestock losses due to black bear predation, which was signed into law.Some support1 report
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A city council has approved its budget, but this approval is conditional upon state law, which the legislature may use to impose limits on city budget management.Some support1 report
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The Montana Legislature discussed and mandated the placement of a state mental hospital facility in the town of Laurel.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Steve Bullock interpreted the constitution regarding term limits in Montana.Some support1 report
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Facility planning is underway in Yellowstone County, with the state legislature appropriating funds and Miles City submitting a bid for the facility.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Around Montana Legislature this week
News at the entities that move Montana Legislature most-
Greg Gianforte StructuralGreg Gianforte led an educational roundtable in Great Falls on September 25, 2026.Moves Montana Legislature
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Montana StructuralCongress provided funding to the Department of Health & Human Services, which subsequently granted support to organizations in Montana.Moves Montana Legislature
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Tim Sheehy OperationalBills seeking bipartisan support in the American West are being considered, with Tim Sheehy co-sponsoring them.Moves Montana Legislature
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Cascade County StructuralSpectrum announced the expansion of its fiber network to rural communities in Cascade County.Moves Montana Legislature
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Montana Democratic Party OperationalPlanned Parenthood shared political goals and organizational structure with the Montana Democratic Party.Moves Montana Legislature
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Austin Knudsen StructuralAustin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice are pursuing fraud cases in state capacity, while JD Vance joined an anti-fraud roundtable.Moves Montana Legislature
Connections
The 18 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Greg Gianforte Structural
The Governor formally approves legislation passed by the Legislature through signing bills into law.
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Jason Ellsworth Structural
Jason Ellsworth served as the former President of the Montana Legislature, establishing a functional leadership role within the body.
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Montana Structural
The Montana Legislature operates as the governmental body whose functions are defined and contained within the political and geographical boundaries of the State of Montana.
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Hardin Transactional
The Montana Legislature appropriated funds for a facility located in Hardin.
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Greg Hertz Transactional
Greg Hertz sponsored SB 528 regarding ADUs in the Montana Legislature.
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Whitefish Structural
The Montana Legislature formally regulates and constrains the budget management and operations of Whitefish.
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Tim Sheehy Operational
The individual operates as a representative whose actions are intended to influence the policy outcomes of the legislative body.
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Llew Jones Operational
The legislative body's rules regarding term limits affect the individual's eligibility for office.
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Austin Knudsen Structural
The Montana Legislature grants the authority and establishes the office of the Attorney General, which Austin Knudsen occupies.
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Eric Tilleman Structural
Eric Tilleman introduces specific legislation, House Bill 356, concerning livestock losses within the Montana Legislature.
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Cascade County Structural
The county's operational issues, such as black bear concerns, influence the policy formation of the Montana Legislature.
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Laurel Structural
The Montana Legislature mandated the placement of Laurel's facility.
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Steve Bullock Operational
Bullock interpreted the constitution regarding term limits, influencing the operational parameters of the Montana Legislature.
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Montana Democratic Party Operational
The Montana Democratic Party actively seeks to improve its legislative representation within the Montana Legislature.
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Northern Plains Resource Council Operational
The Northern Plains Resource Council actively lobbies the Montana Legislature regarding data center development, calling for a moratorium and responding to political pressure.
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Yellowstone County Shared context
The Montana Legislature and Yellowstone County share a jurisdictional context within the state of Montana.
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Idaho Structural
The evidence suggests that Idaho's laws regarding abortion are subject to regulation by the Montana Legislature.
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Hardin Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes the Legislature appropriating funds for a facility in Laurel, without explicitly linking it to Hardin.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- The General Services Administration cited property issues in Helena, leading the Montana Legislature to discuss the fate of a specific building.
- Dalton Bradford, who was raised in Polson and attended the University of Montana, is seeking to serve in the Montana Legislature.
- The Montana Democratic Party is seeking ways to improve the representation within the state's legislative body.
- The Northern Plains Resource Council is facing pressure regarding data center development and has called for a two-year moratorium.
August 2026
4 events- A data center project in Billings requires massive electricity and water, leading to specific legislation being pushed by outside money.
- The Montana Legislature introduced House Bill 356 concerning livestock losses due to black bear predation, which was signed into law.
- A city council has approved its budget, but this approval is conditional upon state law, which the legislature may use to impose limits on city budget management.
- Steve Bullock interpreted the constitution regarding term limits in Montana.
June 2026
4 events- The Montana Legislature is considering draft legislation regarding kratom substance.
- The Montana Legislature discussed and mandated the placement of a state mental hospital facility in the town of Laurel.
- Facility planning is underway in Yellowstone County, with the state legislature appropriating funds and Miles City submitting a bid for the facility.
- The Montana Legislature passed laws on May 28, 2026, concerning write-in candidates, including requirements for early candidacy declarations.