HB531

Revise laws related to legislative rules

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Montana HB531 affirms the legislature's exclusive authority over its rules and prohibits judicial review of these rules.

Montana HB531 clarifies that the state legislature holds the sole constitutional authority to create, enforce, interpret, suspend, repeal, or waive rules governing its proceedings, except when these rules conflict with the Montana or U.S. constitutions. The bill also prohibits judicial officers from reviewing or interpreting legislative rules unless they potentially conflict with the constitutions. The act is immediately effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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19 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President