Legislative Update/Transmittal Update
The Leadership of the Montana House of Representatives is proud of the early accomplishments the Legislature has achieved on behalf of the people of Montana. The session has received robust participation, and we have done our work in a safe environment for everyone involved.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Tax Reform Week at the Montana Legislature
This was “tax reform week” at the Montana Legislature. Many of Governor Gianforte’s Montana Comeback tax proposals had committee hearings this week with tremendous support. The House Taxation Committee heard two of these bills, and the Senate Taxation Committee took up another three.
Weekly Legislative Update from House Majority Leader, Vinton
HELENA- I am excited to report that two of the first bills to reach Governor Gianforte’s desk will open our state’s economy and strengthen the 2nd Amendment rights of Montanans. Senate Bill 65 to limit COVID-19 liability and House Bill 102 to allow permitless carry have passed both houses of the Legislature and are on […]
Week 4 Legislative Update from Rep. Barry Usher
from Representative Barry Usher From the State Capitol: We’re one month into the legislative session. The highlight of the week was Governor Gianforte delivering his first State of the State address where he laid out his Montana Comeback Plan.
Liability Protection Currently Top Legislative Priority
At the forefront of legislation being considered in the first week of the Montana State Legislature is a bill that will offer liability protections to businesses, health care providers, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations regarding meeting COVID-19 mandates. Senator Steve Fitzgerald has introduced SB 65 which attempts to provide some liability protections.
Montana Joins Texas Suit Challenging Elections
On Wednesday, Montana joined 16 other states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. Supporting Texas, Montana is urging the court to accept the case against the four states.
Historic Vote in Yellowstone County
The 2020 election this week broke voting records in Yellowstone County as 77,016 ballots had been returned as of 10:34 PM on November 3, smashing the previous record set in the 2016 election at 71,871.
Commissioners Table Cherry Creek Zone Change Request
A zone change request for Cherry Creek Estates in the Heights was tabled by commissioners on Tuesday, until the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on October 6. (The County Commissioners will not hold a meeting next Tuesday because they will be attending a meeting of the Montana Association of Counties in Helena.)
Hearing Set to Consider Increase in Planning Department Fees
The hearing date for a proposal to set new fees for services from the City-County Planning Department for the development of sub-division and zoning changes was set by County Commissioners on Tuesday.
Billings Local Launches “Wrong for Montana” Campaign Against Recreational Marijuana
“Wrong for Montana” Campaign Against Recreational Marijuana Billings car dealer Stephen Zabawa has officially launched a campaign called “Wrong for Montana” to fight against I-190, which pushes for the legalization of the sale and possession of recreational marijuana by adults in Montana, and CI-118, which would set the minimum age to legally purchase and consume […]