HB659

Revising marijuana election requirements in certain municipalities

Failed·5/20/25

Montana HB659 revises marijuana election requirements in certain municipalities.

Montana HB659 amends the state's marijuana regulations, focusing on election requirements for marijuana businesses in municipalities. The bill specifies that if a majority of voters in a county approve a category of marijuana business, that business can operate in the county. In municipalities within such counties, a two-thirds majority vote is needed for approval. The bill also allows former medical marijuana licensees to continue operating under certain conditions. It prohibits local governments from banning marijuana transportation by licensed entities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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52 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

9:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 5, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading