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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