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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 26, 2021 MT HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
April 23, 2021 MT SB 51 Exempts Certain Fiber Optic and Coaxial Cables from Property Taxation Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
April 12, 2021 MT SB 350 Amends the Election Law Regarding Minor Parties Bill Passed - House (67 - 33)
April 12, 2021 MT SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - House (87 - 13)
April 9, 2021 MT SB 99 Establishes Parameters for K-12 Sexual Education Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
April 1, 2021 MT HB 632 Appropriates Funds as Part of COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
April 1, 2021 MT HB 655 Amends Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
March 30, 2021 MT SB 354 Increases Restrictions to Prescriptive Easements Bill Passed - House (62 - 38)
March 26, 2021 MT SB 196 Authorizes Voting Precincts with Less than 400 In-Person Voters to Open at Noon Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
March 26, 2021 MT SB 169 Prohibits Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
March 19, 2021 MT HB 385 Increases the Number of Electors Needed to Sign a Constitutional Initiative Bill Passed - House (66 - 33)
March 18, 2021 MT SB 170 Requires Yearly Maintenance on Voter Lists to Remove Inactive Voters Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
March 16, 2021 MT SB 93 Requires At Least One Poll Watcher from Each Political Party at Ballot Drop Box Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 23)
March 2, 2021 MT HB 517 Amends Penalties for Underage Use and Possession of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
March 1, 2021 MT HB 121 Repeals the Ability for Health Boards to Implement Rules Surrounding Covid-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
Feb. 27, 2021 MT SB 118 Amends Laws Related to False Statements Regarding Workers Compensation Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
Feb. 27, 2021 MT HB 334 Expands Which Healthcare Providers Can Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
Feb. 25, 2021 MT HB 429 Rescinds Gubernatorial Power to Suspend Election Laws During Emergencies Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
Feb. 25, 2021 MT HB 427 Prohibits Gender Transition Medical Procedures for Transgender Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
Feb. 19, 2021 MT HB 325 Authorizes the Election of Supreme Court Justices by District Bill Passed - House (63 - 36)
Feb. 19, 2021 MT HB 218 Prohibits "Free Speech Zones" on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
Feb. 15, 2021 MT HB 202 Specifies Hunting Permits are Once-in-a-Lifetime Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
Feb. 10, 2021 MT HB 254 Amends the Wrongful Discharge Act Bill Passed - House (66 - 34)
Feb. 10, 2021 MT HB 226 Amends Alcohol Laws to Permit Curbside Pickup Bill Passed - House (80 - 19)
Feb. 5, 2021 MT HB 176 Rescinds Election Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2021 MT HB 229 Prohibits Insurance Policies from Covering Abortion Services with Few Exceptions Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
Feb. 4, 2021 MT HB 195 Restructures Property Insurance Claims Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
Feb. 1, 2021 MT HB 137 Restructures Vaping and Nicotine Product Laws Bill Passed - House (62 - 37)
Jan. 27, 2021 MT HB 112 Requires Student Athletes to Participate Under Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
Jan. 26, 2021 MT HB 167 Authorizes Adopting the Montana Born Alive Infant Protection Act Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
Jan. 26, 2021 MT HB 113 Prohibits Medical Providers from Prescribing Certain Treatments for Youth with Gender Dysphoria Bill Failed - House (49 - 51)
Jan. 26, 2021 MT HB 171 Establishes the Montana Abortion-Induced Drug Risk Protocol Bill Passed - House (67 - 33)
Jan. 26, 2021 MT HB 136 Rescinds a Woman's Ability to Have an Abortion After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (66 - 34)
Jan. 26, 2021 MT HB 140 Requires Providing Information Before Performing an Abortion Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
Jan. 21, 2021 MT HB 124 Authorizes Shooting Big Game if it Collides with a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
Jan. 21, 2021 MT HB 111 Exempts Military Pensions from the State Income Tax Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
Jan. 14, 2021 MT HB 102 Authorizes Carrying Concealed Firearms in Public Settings Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
April 25, 2019 MT SB 201 Restructures the Mining Permit Process Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 47)
April 25, 2019 MT HB 2 Establishes Budget for 2019-2021 Biennium Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 25)
April 18, 2019 MT HB 658 Amends State Medicaid Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 35)
April 11, 2019 MT SB 100 Requires Abortion Providers Offer Patients an Ultrasound Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
April 8, 2019 MT SB 171 Requires Paid Firefighters be Tobacco-Free Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
March 30, 2019 MT HB 763 Amends Corrections Law and Establishes Requirements for Solitary Confinement Bill Passed - House (86 - 12)
March 29, 2019 MT HB 500 Prohibits Abortions After 20th Week of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
March 28, 2019 MT HB 327 Amends Definitions for Ground Beef and Hamburger Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 21)
March 21, 2019 MT HB 2 Establishes Budget for 2019-2021 Biennium Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
March 15, 2019 MT HB 217 Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
March 1, 2019 MT HB 498 Authorizes Parolee Use of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
Feb. 28, 2019 MT HB 547 Prohibits Employers from Stopping Employees from Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 12, 2019 MT HB 146 Prohibits Cities from Passing Sanctuary Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
Jan. 31, 2019 MT HB 245 Increases Ballot Initiative Signature Collection Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
April 25, 2017 MT SB 366 Establishes Real-ID Compliance Bill Passed - House (83 - 17)
April 22, 2017 MT HB 473 Increases Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 43)
April 21, 2017 MT SB 368 Increases the Individual Limit for Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
April 11, 2017 MT SB 299 Requires Public Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals Bill Passed - House (65 - 65)
March 31, 2017 MT HB 622 Revises Programs, Funds, and Regulations Related to Invasive Species Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
March 31, 2017 MT HB 595 Amends State Constitution to Define "Person" Amendment Adopted - House (58 - 41)
March 29, 2017 MT HB 473 Increases Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
Feb. 27, 2017 MT HB 541 Authorizes Small Breweries to Sell 60,000 Barrels of Beer per Year Bill Passed - House (94 - 6)
April 27, 2015 MT SB 416 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Failed - House (66 - 33)
April 21, 2015 MT SB 107 Authorizes New High School Districts Bill Failed - House (48 - 52)
April 20, 2015 MT SB 410 Authorizes Tax Credits for Donations to Certain Educational Programs and Student Scholarship Organizations Bill Passed - House (59 - 41)
April 20, 2015 MT SB 411 Requires the Closure of the Montana Developmental Center Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
April 15, 2015 MT SB 245 Authorizes Post-Season Elk Hunting Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
April 15, 2015 MT SB 284 Requires County Commissioners to Approve Bison Relocations Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
April 13, 2015 MT HB 284 Prohibits Bullying in Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 42)
April 11, 2015 MT SB 405 Expands Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
March 28, 2015 MT SB 289 Requires Certain Political Groups to Disclose Expenditures Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
March 25, 2015 MT HB 479 Requires Fetal Anesthesia for Abortions after 20 Weeks Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
March 25, 2015 MT HB 245 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
March 20, 2015 MT HB 2 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
March 11, 2015 MT HB 297 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
Feb. 20, 2015 MT HB 200 Requires Drug Testing For Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (55 - 45)
Feb. 19, 2015 MT HB 298 Amends Concealed Weapons Regulations Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
Feb. 9, 2015 MT HB 203 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Restrictions Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/26 HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
4/23 SB 51 Exempts Certain Fiber Optic and Coaxial Cables from Property Taxation Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
4/12 SB 350 Amends the Election Law Regarding Minor Parties Bill Passed - House (67 - 33)
4/12 SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - House (87 - 13)
4/09 SB 99 Establishes Parameters for K-12 Sexual Education Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
4/01 HB 632 Appropriates Funds as Part of COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
4/01 HB 655 Amends Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
3/30 SB 354 Increases Restrictions to Prescriptive Easements Bill Passed - House (62 - 38)
3/26 SB 196 Authorizes Voting Precincts with Less than 400 In-Person Voters to Open at Noon Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
3/26 SB 169 Prohibits Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
3/19 HB 385 Increases the Number of Electors Needed to Sign a Constitutional Initiative Bill Passed - House (66 - 33)
3/18 SB 170 Requires Yearly Maintenance on Voter Lists to Remove Inactive Voters Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
3/16 SB 93 Requires At Least One Poll Watcher from Each Political Party at Ballot Drop Box Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 23)
3/02 HB 517 Amends Penalties for Underage Use and Possession of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
3/01 HB 121 Repeals the Ability for Health Boards to Implement Rules Surrounding Covid-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
2/27 SB 118 Amends Laws Related to False Statements Regarding Workers Compensation Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
2/27 HB 334 Expands Which Healthcare Providers Can Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
2/25 HB 429 Rescinds Gubernatorial Power to Suspend Election Laws During Emergencies Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
2/25 HB 427 Prohibits Gender Transition Medical Procedures for Transgender Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
2/19 HB 325 Authorizes the Election of Supreme Court Justices by District Bill Passed - House (63 - 36)
2/19 HB 218 Prohibits "Free Speech Zones" on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
2/15 HB 202 Specifies Hunting Permits are Once-in-a-Lifetime Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
2/10 HB 254 Amends the Wrongful Discharge Act Bill Passed - House (66 - 34)
2/10 HB 226 Amends Alcohol Laws to Permit Curbside Pickup Bill Passed - House (80 - 19)
2/05 HB 176 Rescinds Election Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
2/05 HB 229 Prohibits Insurance Policies from Covering Abortion Services with Few Exceptions Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
2/04 HB 195 Restructures Property Insurance Claims Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
2/01 HB 137 Restructures Vaping and Nicotine Product Laws Bill Passed - House (62 - 37)
1/27 HB 112 Requires Student Athletes to Participate Under Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
1/26 HB 167 Authorizes Adopting the Montana Born Alive Infant Protection Act Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
1/26 HB 113 Prohibits Medical Providers from Prescribing Certain Treatments for Youth with Gender Dysphoria Bill Failed - House (49 - 51)
1/26 HB 171 Establishes the Montana Abortion-Induced Drug Risk Protocol Bill Passed - House (67 - 33)
1/26 HB 136 Rescinds a Woman's Ability to Have an Abortion After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (66 - 34)
1/26 HB 140 Requires Providing Information Before Performing an Abortion Bill Passed - House (68 - 32)
1/21 HB 124 Authorizes Shooting Big Game if it Collides with a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
1/21 HB 111 Exempts Military Pensions from the State Income Tax Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
1/14 HB 102 Authorizes Carrying Concealed Firearms in Public Settings Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
4/25 SB 201 Restructures the Mining Permit Process Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 47)
4/25 HB 2 Establishes Budget for 2019-2021 Biennium Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 25)
4/18 HB 658 Amends State Medicaid Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 35)
4/11 SB 100 Requires Abortion Providers Offer Patients an Ultrasound Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
4/08 SB 171 Requires Paid Firefighters be Tobacco-Free Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
3/30 HB 763 Amends Corrections Law and Establishes Requirements for Solitary Confinement Bill Passed - House (86 - 12)
3/29 HB 500 Prohibits Abortions After 20th Week of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
3/28 HB 327 Amends Definitions for Ground Beef and Hamburger Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 21)
3/21 HB 2 Establishes Budget for 2019-2021 Biennium Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
3/15 HB 217 Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
3/01 HB 498 Authorizes Parolee Use of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
2/28 HB 547 Prohibits Employers from Stopping Employees from Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/12 HB 146 Prohibits Cities from Passing Sanctuary Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
1/31 HB 245 Increases Ballot Initiative Signature Collection Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
4/25 SB 366 Establishes Real-ID Compliance Bill Passed - House (83 - 17)
4/22 HB 473 Increases Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 43)
4/21 SB 368 Increases the Individual Limit for Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
4/11 SB 299 Requires Public Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals Bill Passed - House (65 - 65)
3/31 HB 622 Revises Programs, Funds, and Regulations Related to Invasive Species Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
3/31 HB 595 Amends State Constitution to Define "Person" Amendment Adopted - House (58 - 41)
3/29 HB 473 Increases Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
2/27 HB 541 Authorizes Small Breweries to Sell 60,000 Barrels of Beer per Year Bill Passed - House (94 - 6)
4/27 SB 416 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Failed - House (66 - 33)
4/21 SB 107 Authorizes New High School Districts Bill Failed - House (48 - 52)
4/20 SB 410 Authorizes Tax Credits for Donations to Certain Educational Programs and Student Scholarship Organizations Bill Passed - House (59 - 41)
4/20 SB 411 Requires the Closure of the Montana Developmental Center Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
4/15 SB 245 Authorizes Post-Season Elk Hunting Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
4/15 SB 284 Requires County Commissioners to Approve Bison Relocations Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
4/13 HB 284 Prohibits Bullying in Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 42)
4/11 SB 405 Expands Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
3/28 SB 289 Requires Certain Political Groups to Disclose Expenditures Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
3/25 HB 479 Requires Fetal Anesthesia for Abortions after 20 Weeks Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
3/25 HB 245 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
3/20 HB 2 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
3/11 HB 297 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
2/20 HB 200 Requires Drug Testing For Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (55 - 45)
2/19 HB 298 Amends Concealed Weapons Regulations Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
2/09 HB 203 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Restrictions Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
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