HB546

Limit study entities that may request legislation

Failed·5/22/25
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Montana HB546 restricts interim study entities from requesting legislation unless a majority of members are legislators.

Montana HB546 limits the types of interim study entities that may request legislation by requiring that at least a majority of the entity's members be legislators. The bill also amends the Montana criminal justice oversight council's duties and membership, specifying that the council consists of 18 members, including legislators, judges, and representatives from various criminal justice and public health agencies. The council's responsibilities include providing direction on criminal justice data, studying system issues, and monitoring the criminal justice system.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Legislative Administration Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

12:00 PM

House Legislative Administration Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed