#mtsession — Public Fediverse posts
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Montanans:
OPPOSE SB 42, would force both Montana District Court and Montana Supreme Court judges to identify a political party when they are running for a judicial position. This would unnecessarily inject an extreme amount of partisanship into our judicial system, which by its very nature should only apply the facts and the law, and not include partisan considerations.
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Montanans:
Send Gov. Gianforte a veto request to protect transgender and nonbinary Montanans
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionHB 121, having passed both the House and the Senate, is now on its way to Gov. Gianforte’s desk. This harmful bill mandates that multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters in public facilities be segregated by biological sex, denying transgender and nonbinary individuals the ability to use spaces that align with their gender identity.
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Montanans:
From Catalyst MontanaToday is Valentine’s Day! We don’t love the commercialization of relationships, love, and care at Catalyst Montana, but we love a reminder to spread joy and appreciation!
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Is there a legislator from your community?
You can email or call and let them know you're following these bills closely!House Business and Labor
House Human ServicesIf you are thinking about making testimony, in person or on zoom, start writing your statement!
Public testimony is limited to three minutes--sometimes less--so it's important to be concise!
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SUPPORT HB 386
HB 386: Revising laws related to Medicaid eligibility
Where: House Human Services (Rm 152)
When: Thursday, February 13 at 3 pm
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionThis bill would reinstate 12 month continuous eligibility for adults on medicaid.
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 305: Establish the mobile home park dispute resolution programWhen: Wednesday, February 12 at 8 am
Where: House Judiciary (Rm 137)
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionThis bill clarifies rights and responsibilities for mobile home landlords and tenants, by creating a process for dispute resolution, requiring notice to all tenants of intent to sell mobile home parks and providing tenants an opportunity to compete to purchase.
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Montanans:
The Montana House could vote as soon as tomorrow, Friday, February 7th, on HB 245, the bill to permanently continue Montana Medicaid. Contact your Representative to vote YES.
https://www.legmt.gov/participate/
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Montanans:
Support SB 220 - Native American Voting Rights ActSB 220, introduced by Sen. Windy Boy, will establish more opportunities for satellite offices across Indian Country in Montana which will help more American Indian voters cast their ballot.
Hearing Date: February 17, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room 335, Montana Capitol
Committee: State Admin
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From Montana Democratic Party
"Join the MDP team this week for legislative action updates. We’ll chat about the status of important bills, how YOU can make a difference this session, and Democratic wins of the week. Representative Karlen from Missoula is joining us on Thursday at noon, and Senator Webber of Browning will give her thoughts on Monday at 5:30. Join our legislative action team and register at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAw-KNbOtb33bdJlPpRn78xCMmvng0ABqRu6X5-2HKLISf7g/viewform "
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MEPA (Montana Environmental Policy Act) ensures that our state agencies operate with the environment in mind. After the Held decision, MEPA was affirmed as essential to protecting our environment.
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Montanans:
Support House Bill 229HB 229 is a bill in the House Natural Resources Committee that would ensure that the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) aligns with the Montana Supreme Court's decision in Held v. State of Montana.
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionHeld affirmed our constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by allowing state agencies to consider climate impacts in environmental reviews.
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Montanans: Oppose House Bill 291 #MTPol #MTLeg #MTSession HB 291 would block Montana from implementing any air pollution standards or regulations unless required by the federal government. This bill stops the state from adopting stronger regulations, even when necessary to protect public health.
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Montanans:
Oppose House Bill 291HB 291 would block Montana from implementing any air pollution standards or regulations unless required by the federal government. This bill stops the state from adopting stronger regulations, even when necessary to protect public health. By preventing the state from regulating greenhouse gases, it undermines Montana's constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment — especially when the federal government isn't taking action.
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Montanans:
Support SB 147: Generally, revise Montana Indian child welfare laws
Sponsored by Sen. Windy Boy (D-SD16)
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionThis legislation addresses critical gaps and aligns Montana law with federal standards under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). ICWA was initially passed in 1978 to address the disproportionate amount of Native American children being removed from their families.
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 306HB 306: Provide tax credit to landlords that rent for below market rate
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSession→ This bill offers an income tax credit to landlords who charge rents less than 110% of fair market rent.
→ Federal rental assistance does not keep up with Montana's rental market, so this bill offers incentives for landlords who do not participate in federal programs to encourage rents at an affordable level.
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Montanans:
OPPOSE SB 209 Revise the term length of conservation easements.
Heard today 2/4 @ 8 amSB 209 would drastically limit (and in many instances, eliminate) the ability of Montana’s farmers and ranchers to access financial incentives for conservation easements, putting our agricultural industry at a competitive disadvantage.
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Montanans:
Montana Nonprofit Association bills to support and oppose
https://mailchi.mp/mtnonprofit/week-5-at-the-legislature-updates-from-mna
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 154 Establish a housing fairness tax credit
(H) Appropriations 2/6 @ 2 p.m.HB 154 provides a tax credit equal to 75% of property taxes paid or rent equivalent taxes paid, minus a calculated value based on household income up to $150,000.
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Montanans:
HB360, the childcare compensation bill, is having its hearing THIS WEEK- on Thursday, 2/6/25 at 3 pm in the House Human Services Committee.
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Montanans:
OPPOSE HB 316HB 316: Constitutional amendment to define person
When: Wednesday, February 5 at 8 am
Where: House Judiciary (Rm 137)
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionThis bill creates a constitutional referendum to be voted on in the 2026 election that would define a person in the Montana Constitution as "all members of mankind at any stage of development, beginning at the stage of fertilization or conception, regardless of age, health, level of functioning or condition of dependency."
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 338 (You can still submit written testimony and messages to support this bill)HB 338: Revise laws regarding targeted early numeracy intervention
When: Monday, February 3 at 3 pm
Where: House Education (Rm 137)
#MTPol #MTLeg #MTSessionThis bill would make math intervention programs available to families so that kids don't start kindergarten behind.
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Montanans:
OPPOSE HB 295 (You can still submit written testimony and messages to oppose this bill)HB 295: Revise laws related to judicial transparency and elections
When: Monday, February 3 at 8 am
Where: House Judiciary (Rm 137)This bill would require judicial candidates to list a party affiliation, or if they opt not to be affiliated with a party, their party would be listed as undisclosed on the ballot.
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 305HB 305: Establish the mobile home park dispute resolution program
When: Wednesday, February 5 at 8 am
Where: House Judiciary (Rm 137)This bill clarifies the rights and responsibilities of mobile home landlords and tenants, by creating a process for dispute resolution, requiring notice to all tenants of intent to sell mobile home parks, and providing tenants an opportunity to compete to purchase.
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Montanans:
SUPPORT HB 265 & HB 266
HB 265: Provide Over-BASE levy authority consistent with inflation adopted by the legislature
HB 266: Establish education inflation reconciliation process
Where: House Education, Rm 137
When: Wednesday, February 5 at 3 pmHB 265 provides school districts the authority to maintain approved levies based on inflation to ensure funding levels are maintained.
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Montanans:
OPPOSE SB 221: Generally Revise the Montana Environmental Policy Act
Hearing: (S) Natural Resources, 2/3/25 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Sen. Wylie Galt (R-Martinsdale)This bill would dramatically limit the environmental analysis under MEPA by narrowly defining what is considered a fossil fuel activity that requires consideration of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Montanans:
OPPOSE SB 52: Create a Montana Court of Chancery, Hearing: (S) Judiciary, 2/5/25, 8:30am
Sponsored by Sen. Tom McGillvray (R-Billings)This bill would create a special court, composed entirely of individuals appointed and funded by the governor, for the purposes of hearing constitutional cases, land use cases, and business disputes.
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Great Falls Montanans:
Help kill bad voucher bill HB 320 (Establish the MT Academic Prosperity Program for Scholars Act).Please email Melissa Nikolakakos [email protected] Tell her you are a constituent from Great Falls and want her to vote no on HB 320.
We need to flip her vote to kill this bill. She's under pressure to vote yes from the caucus and school choice lobbyists.
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Montana Democrats Blue Bench Podcast
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Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eE1sKxD9znxIF83sCJ347?si=48f1432ce0144d9d -
Montana Democratic Party Blue Bench podcast on Spotify
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Explained: The process that takes Montana legislative bills from proposal to policy
Proposed bills face committee review, floor debates and a trip to the governor’s desk before they can become law.
https://montanafreepress.org/2025/01/13/how-a-montana-bill-becomes-a-law/
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Blue Bench Weekly Podcast
by Gaby Krevat and Shannon O'Brien
They'll spotlight important bills, interview lawmakers and stakeholders, and give you the top-lines to understand the news out of Helena and to hold your lawmakers accountable.
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Brittany Trushel: Expanded Medicaid is good economics #MTPol #MTLeg #MTSession #Montana #Medicaid #MedicaidExpansion
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To locate and contact your Montana state representative and senator, go to legmt.gov/districts, click on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner, and enter your address. #MTPol #MTGov #MTLeg #MTSession #Montana
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This WEDNESDAY at 6 pm, join Missoula County Democrats to learn how you can influence legislation. #MTPol #MTSession #MTLeg #Montana #Missoula #MissoulaMT #MissoulaMontana
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Join Montana Budget and Policy Center and partners to learn about the upcoming legislative session, the policy that impacts Montana youth, and how you can get involved.
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Register here
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Zero to Five Montana “Have a Heart for Kids,” legislative session advocacy event, is happening in Helena Feb. 5-6, 2025! #MTPol #MTKids #MTSession #MTLeg #Montana #HelenaMT #HelenaMontana
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Catalyst Montana on navigating the 2025 #MTLeg #MTSession #MTGov #MTNews #Montana
https://youtu.be/Qq9GPtMl0NA?si=cWB4RJxv4sywQeGc