HB480

Revise when a party in a proceeding is entitled to jury trial

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB480 revises laws to allow a jury trial for any party challenging the constitutionality or illegality of a legislative act or ballot issue.

Montana HB480 revises the state's laws to ensure that any party in a proceeding challenging the constitutionality or illegality of a legislative act or a proposed or adopted ballot issue is entitled to a trial by jury if the proceeding involves the determination of an issue of fact. This change amends Section 27-8-302, MCA, to explicitly state that any party in such a proceeding can demand a jury trial to determine an issue of fact that is in dispute.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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52 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President