Montana Legislature.
Legislative body of the state of Montana
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What's happening
Active this week
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 report1 development inside
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Johnson was honored by the university's agriculture college and testified before the Montana Legislature.Some support2 reports
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Katie Fire Thunder serves as a representative in the Montana Legislature.Some support1 report
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Neal, who built a successful enterprise in Gallatin County, is now seeking to represent the county in the Montana Legislature.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Montana Legislature passed a bill which was subsequently signed by Governor Gianforte.Some support2 reports
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The Montana Legislature added a birth year requirement for security, and the Montana Free Press reported on voter rejection statistics.Well supported3 reports
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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
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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
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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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The Montana Legislature passed laws on May 28, 2026, concerning write-in candidates, including requirements for early candidacy declarations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Montana Legislature
Events traced to Montana Legislature, step by step, newest first- Montana legislature earns top ranking for housing freedomMontana legislature earns top ranking for housing freedomAlready happening
- Montana Legislature may need to update rules for fast-tracked projectsThe Montana Legislature may need to update rules for fast-tracked projectsPossible
- Montana's property tax reform could be invalidated by lawsuitMontana Legislature's property tax reform faces constitutional challengePossible
- Rep Wirth pushes for reclamation bonds for Montana DCsMontana Legislature may adopt reclamation bonds for new Data CentersReported
Explainers that pass through Montana Legislature
Montana Legislature is a step on the way to someone else- Housing reforms may increase construction and supply in BillingsMontana's housing reforms may boost construction and supply in BillingsLikely
- City councils may adjust zoning rules amid state housing reformsCity councils may face pressure to adjust zoning rules following state housing reformsLikely
- Property tax lawsuit may change operational costs for NorthWestern EnergyNorthWestern Energy's operational costs may be affected by property tax litigationPossible
- Property tax lawsuit may affect Gallatin County's revenueState property tax lawsuit may alter local revenue streams for Gallatin CountyPossible
- Property tax lawsuit could change Montana State University's costsMontana State University's operational costs may change if tax rates are alteredPossible
Around Montana Legislature this week
News at the entities that move Montana Legislature most-
Greg Gianforte StructuralGianforte advanced priorities for the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.Moves Montana Legislature
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Montana StructuralMontana political actors are reacting to the Citizens United decision through state initiatives and legal commentary.Moves Montana Legislature
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Yellowstone County OperationalJennifer Owen supports measures to expand county jail facilities in Yellowstone County.Moves Montana Legislature
Connections
The 25 strongest of 33, 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 and proposes initiatives.
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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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Yellowstone County Operational
The Montana Legislature and Yellowstone County engage in regulatory interaction, with county officials challenging state law powers.
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Montana Structural
The Montana Legislature is a formal governmental body whose functions and authority are defined by the State of Montana.
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Whitefish Structural
The Montana Legislature formally regulates and constrains the budget management and operations of Whitefish.
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Hardin Transactional
The Montana Legislature appropriated funds for a facility located in Hardin.
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Tom McGillvray Structural
Tom McGillvray serves as a state senator and is involved in legislative matters within the Montana Legislature.
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Katie Fire Thunder Structural
Katie Fire Thunder serves as a representative within the Montana Legislature.
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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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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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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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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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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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Greg Hertz Structural
Greg Hertz functions as a state senator within the Montana Legislature, sponsoring legislation such as SB 528.
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Mark Noland Structural
Mark Noland holds the formal role of a representative within the Montana Legislature.
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BELL Operational
Bell advocates for the Montana Legislature to pass laws concerning data centers.
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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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Idaho Structural
The evidence suggests that Idaho's laws regarding abortion are subject to regulation by the Montana Legislature.
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Keith Regier Shared context
Keith Regier served as a former state senator involved in legislative tax matters.
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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.
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Johnson Operational
Johnson testified before the Montana Legislature.
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Neal Shared context
The Montana Legislature operates within the location Neal to represent the county.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- State lawmakers in Montana are preparing for the upcoming legislative session.
- Johnson was honored by the university's agriculture college and testified before the Montana Legislature.
- Katie Fire Thunder serves as a representative in the Montana Legislature.
- Neal, who built a successful enterprise in Gallatin County, is now seeking to represent the county in the Montana Legislature.
- The Montana Legislature passed a bill which was subsequently signed by Governor Gianforte.
- The Montana Legislature added a birth year requirement for security, and the Montana Free Press reported on voter rejection statistics.
September 2026
4 events- The Montana Democratic Party is seeking ways to improve the representation within the state's legislative body.
- 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 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.
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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.