HB678

Revise statement of purpose and implication for ballot issues

Failed·5/20/25
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Montana HB678 revises the statement of purpose and implication for statewide ballot issues.

Montana HB678 amends the statement of purpose and implication for statewide ballot issues. It requires the statement to be impartial and not exceed 135 words. The statement must include a bulleted list of primary impacts, detailing changes and what remains unchanged, without generalized assumptions or opinions, and cannot exceed 150 words. The bill applies to ballot issues submitted to the secretary of state after its effective date.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) State Administration--To Table

19 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 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

Feb 27, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) State Administration