Thank you for viewing our rating of the 2023 Montana Legislative Session.
1698 bills were introduced
Over 700 bills were signed into law.
FINGER WAGS
HB222 provided for a property tax rebate on a principal residence. It did not solve the sky-high property tax issue.
Gov. Greg Gianforte for vetoing HB37, legislation to revise child abuse and neglect laws.
Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick for SB370, legislation that was a vehicle for potentially ushering in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Sen. Greg Hertz for SB565 and SB566, legislation that would upend Montana elections.
Rep. Nelly Nicol for her bills attempting to alter workers' compensation insurance in Montana.
BILLS THAT SHOULD HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THE PROCESS, BUT DID NOT
HB527 Defend the Guard, introduced by Rep. Lee Deming
HB837 Curriculum Transparency, introduced by Rep. Jedidiah Hinkle
SB337 Parental Rights, introduced by Sen. Theresa Manzella
HAT TIP TO THE LEGISLATORS WHO VOTED FOR THIS LEGISLATION
SB458 Define Sex in Montana Law, introduced by Sen. Carl Glimm
KUDOS to the Republicans who voted Nay on the following legislation:
HB55 Tax on EV Charging Stations (a new tax to add to Montana's 30+ taxes) - Jane Gillette, Caleb Hinkle, Jedidiah Hinkle, Lola Sheldon-Galloway, Dan Bartel, Becky Beard, Kenneth Bogner, Jason Ellsworth, Daniel Emrich, Greg Hertz, Steve Heinbauch, Mike Lang, Dennis Lenz, Forrest Mandeville, Tom McGillvray, Brad Molnar
HB115 Penalties for Unlicensed Practice - Michelle Binkley, Edward Butcher, Paul Fielder, Jane Gillette, Caleb Hinkle, Jedidiah Hinkle, Bob Keenan, Casey Knudsen, Rhonda Knudsen, Courtenay Sprunger, Katie Zolnikov, Kenneth Bogner
HB245 Tax Credit for Trades Education and Training - Caleb Hinkle, Jedediah Hinkle, Jerry Shillinger
HB263 Coverage for Prescription Eyedrop Refills - Neil Duram
HB284 Utility Monopoly Risk Shedding - Lee Deming, Caleb Hinkle, Jedidiah Hinkle, Daniel Emrich
HB458 Career Coaches Limits - Caleb Hinkle, Jedediah Hinkle, Steve Heinbauch, Theresa Manzella, Keith Regier
HB665 Coverage for Breast Exams - Steve Hinebauch, Theresa Manzella, Tom McGillvray
SB558 Require Cash to be Accepted as Currency - Marta Bertoglio, Lee Deming, Sherry Essman, Paul Fielder, Caleb Hinkle, Bob Keenan, Bill Mercer, Braxton Mitchell, Terry Moore, Nelly Nicol, Sue Vinton
SEE HOW YOUR LEGISLATORS VOTED ON THIS POOR LEGISLATION
HB41 Worker Training Subsidies (Nay)
HB302 Coverage for 12-month Supply of Birth Control (Nay)
HB352 Targeted Interventions for 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency (Nay)
HB549 Charter schools (Nay)
HB562 Community Choice schools (Nay)
HB601 Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (Nay)
HB648 Best Beginnings Scholarship Program (Nay)
HB819 Workforce Housing (Nay)
HB889 Mobile Home Lot Rental Act (Nay)
SB516 Preserving Fertility Act (Nay)
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