SB15

Revising grounds for impeachment

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB15 revises the grounds for impeachment to include misdemeanors and malfeasance.

Montana SB15 amends the state's constitution to expand the grounds for impeachment to include misdemeanors, malfeasance, corruption, incompetence, negligence, willful neglect, oppressive use of office, and misconduct. Previously, only felonies were grounds for impeachment. This bill affects the governor, executive officers, heads of state departments, and judicial officers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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60 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 16, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 28, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Mar 28, 2025

House

(H) 3rd Reading Failed