SB38

Generally revise laws relating to attorney fees and prevailing parties for veto overrides

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Montana SB38 revises laws to prohibit attorney fee awards against government entities for legislative veto overrides.

Montana SB38 amends the award of costs and attorney fees in civil actions involving government entities. It prohibits attorney fee awards against a government entity when the result of a legislative veto override poll does not result in an override of a veto. This applies even if the court finds the defense was frivolous or pursued in bad faith. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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41 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker