HB821

Revise vote requirement to enact constitutional amendment by initiative

Failed·5/22/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB821 proposes to amend the state constitution to increase the number of electors needed to approve a constitutional amendment by initiative.

Montana HB821 seeks to amend Article XIV, section 9, of the Montana Constitution to raise the number of electors required to approve a constitutional amendment made by initiative. Currently, the amendment requires signatures from at least ten percent of qualified electors, including ten percent from two-fifths of the legislative districts. If passed, the amendment would require a majority of three-fifths of the electors voting on it to be approved. This bill, if enacted, would be submitted to the electorate in the 2026 general election.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

(S) 3rd Reading Failed; 2nd House Vote Required