HB348

Revise special session polling laws

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Montana HB348 revises special session polling laws by increasing the number of legislators needed to request a poll and requiring draft legislation.

Montana HB348 modifies the process for polling legislators regarding a special session. The bill raises the number of legislators required to request a poll from 10 to 30. It mandates that the request for a special session must include draft legislation to be proposed during the session, drafted by the legislative services division. The secretary of state must send ballots to all legislators within two days of receiving a request, using any reliable means, including electronic delivery.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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21 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Legislative Administration Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

12:00 PM

House Legislative Administration Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor

May 2, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President