SB97

Revise venue laws for cases challenging constitutionality of recent laws

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Montana SB97 revises venue laws for cases challenging the constitutionality of recent laws.

Montana SB97 revises venue laws for cases challenging the constitutionality of recent laws. It specifies that the proper place of trial for actions challenging a statute or session law enacted within the legislative biennium is in a county within the legislative district of the primary sponsor of the bill. It also allows for venue changes in certain circumstances, such as when an impartial trial cannot be had in the current place of trial. The bill amends sections 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, and 25-2-201 of the Montana Code Annotated.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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42 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 16, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate 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