Week 8: Transmittal Log Jam
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As of midday Friday, Feb. 26, 1,128 bills had been introduced and Gov. Greg Gianforte had signed 28 into law.  Lawmakers who want to pass general policy bills have until Wednesday, March 3 to get them from one house to the other. This week, we’re keeping an eye on key bills in the balance. If these laws don't make it past their first chamber before the mid-session break, they're likely dead. 
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The 67th session of the Montana Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday, April 29.  During lawmakers’ 80 days of work, 1,313 bills were introduced and as of mid-day Friday at least 302 had been signed into law.  In the final episode of The Session, Reporters from Montana Free Press, Yellowstone...
Published 05/03/21