SB47

Enhance committee review of statewide ballot issues

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB47 enhances the review process for statewide ballot issues by requiring legislative committee review when a court determines a proposed.

Montana SB47 amends the state's ballot issue laws to enhance the review process for statewide ballot issues. The bill requires legislative committee review when a court determines that a proposed statewide initiative is legally sufficient. It outlines procedures for proponents to submit proposed initiatives to the secretary of state, who then forwards them to the legislative services division for review. The attorney general must also review the proposals for legal sufficiency and potential harm to business interests.

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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33 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion to Reconsider Failed