What happened on Saturday, 01 March 2025
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Montana legislators approve key water pipeline funding and zoning reforms
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana House passes water pipeline funding and zoning reforms to enhance affordable housing.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 01:25:01
Montana Legislature extends water reservations for municipalities and conservation districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves extension of 1992 water reservations for municipalities and conservation districts
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Massage Therapists Advocate for Inclusive Board Representation in Montana
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Professionals urge Montana legislators to support diverse representation on the massage therapy board.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 05:25
New voter registration rules allow local elections for sixteen-year-olds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Qualified residents can vote in local elections upon turning sixteen years old.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose private legal action against drag performances
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 675 allows minors and guardians to sue over drag performances.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
House passes multiple bills addressing water supply and various regulations
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana House approves several legislation on water supply, education, and construction regulations.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 01:29:16
Montana Senate passes SB 357 to extend water reservation deadline above Fort Peck Dam
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate enacts legislation to extend deadline for water reservations above Fort Peck Dam.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Representative Nickel advocates for Montana bail system reform with House Bill 726
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 726 aims to establish residency requirements for Montana bail agents to enhance accountability.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 34:30
Massage Therapy Advocates Urge Diverse Representation on Montana Board
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Industry leaders call for broader board representation to meet Montana's growing massage therapy needs.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 09:52
New Mexico legislators propose youth voting bill for 16 and 17-year-olds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators Parajón, Hamblen, and Charley propose youth voting registration in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Votes at a glance: House actions on second and third reading, March 3, 2025
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
A roundup of bills the Montana House advanced or passed on March 3, 2025, with committee motions and recorded second/third‑reading tallies for items that received little or no extended floor debate.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 01:26:33
Montana Legislature revises subdivision and water availability regulations in House Bill 681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's House Bill 681 updates laws on subdivisions and water rights for more regulation.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana adopts new rules for state water reservation applications
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Department establishes criteria for determining correct and complete water reservation applications
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Massage therapists urge committee to reject HB 270 in Montana hearing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Opponents of HB 270 stress the importance of fair representation on the massage board.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 03:16
Montana Legislature enables water reservation reallocation and public education initiative
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves procedures for reallocating state water reservations and educating agencies.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
House approves bill limiting municipal minimum parking requirements to encourage denser housing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 492 would set limited parking minimums for housing units statewide, a measure supporters said would reduce housing costs by lowering parking‑related construction expenses; the bill passed second reading after extended debate about local control.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 29:05
Legislature allocates $100K for higher education study in fiscal year 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature approves $100,000 funding for higher education study effective July 2025.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes state water reservation guidelines for drought management
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish criteria for water reservation applications to address potential shortages.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews regulations for water and wastewater systems in new subdivisions
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers discuss standards for water supply and wastewater systems in subdivisions under HB 681
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature amends water reservation procedures for Missouri River basins
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana amends laws for state water reservations in Missouri and Little Missouri River basins.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
House Bill 747 aims to address childcare shortages by modifying immunization policies
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 747 allows daycare centers to implement policies on accepting immunization exemptions.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 47:25
Higher Education Department launches study on career and technical education availability in state
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department evaluates technical education courses and instructor compensation to meet workforce needs.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Montana Legislature approves streamlined subdivision review process with financial penalties
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 681 establishes deadlines and penalties for subdivision application reviews.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
House approves bill to restore aggregate school immunization reporting to public health agency
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 364 would require school governing authorities to file de‑identified, aggregate immunization and exemption counts with the Department of Public Health and Human Services; sponsor said the statute clarifies existing school collection duties and restores reporting that stopped in 2021.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 08:23
County planning commission reviews zoning regulations impacting rental properties
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Commission analyzes zoning restrictions for short-term and long-term rentals in development plans.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers launch study on career and technical education instructors and salaries
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators initiate comprehensive study of technical education and instructor compensation in New Mexico
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Massage therapist opposes new bill citing lack of honesty from national organizations
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Experienced massage therapist criticizes bill due to concerns over national organizations' transparency.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 00:50
Montana Legislature establishes independent reviewer process for water and sewer connections
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes independent reviewers for municipal water and sewer application assessments.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 336 clarifies short-term rental laws and residential use definitions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 defines short-term rentals as residential use and sets zoning regulations.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
69th Legislature considers storm drainage and sewage disposal standards in HB 681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators review sewage and storm drainage standards for new subdivisions in HB 681.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
State review examines career technical education instructor shortages and salary structures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Task force evaluates challenges in career technical education instructors and compensation packages.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
House approves moving abuse, neglect and exploitation statutes into criminal code for vulnerable adults
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 532, carried for the Department of Justice, recodifies abuse, neglect and exploitation provisions for incapacitated persons and vulnerable adults into criminal code (Title 45), updates definitions, and passed second reading after adoption of a technical amendment.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 04:44
Montana committee discusses challenges in hiring speech pathologists in rural schools
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee addresses recruitment issues for speech pathologists in Montana's rural education system.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 03:50
Montana legislators advance SB 336 regulating short-term rentals in residential areas
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 336 clarifies short-term rental allowances in residential zones across Montana municipalities.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
State transfers $100M to Business Security Assistance Fund for security services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation allocates funds to enhance business security and monitoring services by 2025
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Montana Legislature amends groundwater appropriation permit requirements
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates groundwater appropriation rules for landowners and water rights in Montana.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature amends zoning regulations to enhance public safety and infrastructure
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates zoning laws to improve public welfare and promote infrastructure development.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
House advances bill enabling state acceptance of jurisdiction returned by federal government for military lands
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 496 would allow Montana to accept retrocession of jurisdiction over federal lands used for military purposes in limited circumstances, enabling state juvenile courts to handle some offenses involving residents on military installations.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 02:55
Sponsor proposes 10% minimum premium for bail bonds after a fatal incident cited as rationale
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 729 would establish a 10% minimum premium on surety bail bonds to prevent predatory ‘0‑down’ offers and financial coercion of defendants; sponsor cited a case in Butte she said could have been prevented by a minimum premium.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 01:55
New Mexico enacts tax deduction for security services and equipment purchases
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation allows businesses to deduct costs of security improvements from gross receipts.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Montana legislature defines water rights and aquifer management regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies water rights and aquifer recovery project standards in new bill.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature approves SB 336 regulating short-term rentals in residential areas
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 defines short-term rental policies in residential zones across Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Rep Linda Serrato introduces New Mexico's Business Security Assistance Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation aims to provide rebates for businesses purchasing discounted security equipment.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Sponsor seeks residency requirement for bail agents to preserve local accountability
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Nellie Nicholl introduced HB 726 to require bail agents to be Montana residents who maintain a principal place of business in the state; proponents said residency improves accountability and reduces failure‑to‑appear rates, while the Deputy Insurance Commissioner cautioned about interstate reciprocity and NAIC compact implications.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 15:39
69th Legislature passes HB 681 regulating wastewater systems and local health compliance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts HB 681 ensuring local health compliance for wastewater management systems
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Senate Bill allows short-term rentals in residential zones
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 permits short-term rentals as residential use in Montana municipalities
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
House panel backs felony‑level penalty expansion for drivers mixing alcohol and illicit drugs
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 541 would create or expand a felony offense for people who mix alcohol and illicit drugs and then drive; sponsor said the measure aims to send offenders to compelled treatment rather than set a presumptive chemical level.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 03:51
New Mexico introduces Business Security Assistance Act for protection measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation establishes definitions for business security equipment and certified vendors in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Montana legislature amends zoning laws to address short-term rental regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature requires analysis and public input for zoning affecting short-term rentals.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Sponsor seeks to remove national‑association membership restriction for massage‑therapy board seats
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Nellie Nicholl sponsored HB 720 to change statutory restrictions that currently limit which massage therapists may serve on the Montana Board of Massage Therapy; Commissioner Sarah Swanson and several therapists said the change will reduce factionalism and increase the pool of qualified volunteers, while opponents urged preserving a
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 01:07
Montana Legislature proposes changes to water rights and aquifer management regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature introduces bill for instream flows and aquifer recharge initiatives.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill regulating short-term rentals in homeowners' associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts provisions for short-term rental regulations in residential covenants and bylaws.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
House panel advances bill to create fund for Colstrip pipeline replacement
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 368, sponsored by Rep. Gary Perry, passed second reading after a debate about aging pipelines that supply Colstrip and an amendment creating an annual coal-severance transfer to a mitigation account.
Source: House Floor Session 2025-03-01 05:56
School district reviews capital needs for full-day kindergarten and charter facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
District assesses facilities and funding for full-day kindergarten and charter school needs.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana Legislature defines water use terms in HB0681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB0681 clarifies key definitions related to water and land management.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana legislators introduce SB 303 to enhance financial reporting for tribal assistance
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 303 mandates reporting on financial aid to tribal entities by state agencies.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
Council develops building standards for public school facilities by December deadline
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council mandates yearly report detailing public school projects and funding progress.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Bill would cap patient out‑of‑pocket ambulance bills and require insurer payments to protect rural EMS services
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 758 would ban surprise ground‑ambulance balance billing for commercial insurance members, cap patient out‑of‑pocket liability at $100 and require insurers to pay either a contracted rate, a locally established rate, or a default of 400% of Medicare when no rate exists, proponents said.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 05:51
Montana Legislation Streamlines Water Rights for Groundwater Appropriators
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
New bill simplifies water rights filings for groundwater users in Montana.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature defines financial assistance for tribal entities in SB 303
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies state and federal financial assistance definitions for tribal programs.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
Motion to take House Bill 362 off the table fails during executive action
Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
During executive action the committee considered a motion to remove House Bill 362 from the table. Representative Bob Lander moved the motion; the chair announced the motion failed after roll call. The transcript shows conflicting tallies; the chair announced the motion failed.
Source: House Business and Labor - Mar 1, 2025 02:11
Bill to allow supervised speech‑aids in public schools advances amid debate over training and supervision
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Melissa Nicola Cakos’s HB 744 would permit supervised speech aids to work under licensed speech‑language pathologists and allow more flexibility for rural districts; proponents urged temporary statutory standards and rule‑making while professional associations warned about training and ethical supervision risks.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 00:00
New Mexico adjusts project fund distribution formulas for school districts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New provisions establish updated funding formulas for school projects from 2024 onward.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana legislature mandates annual reports to tribal governments starting July 2025
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires state agency reports to tribal governments by September annually.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
Montana Legislature passes water appropriation bill effective January 2026
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 681 allows water appropriation without a permit in specific conditions.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Committee hears bill to create Office of Reentry Services in Department of Labor and Industry
Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony on House Bill 718 to establish an Office of Reentry Services inside the Department of Labor and Industry; proponents said the office would coordinate state agencies and provide targeted workforce supports, and the Department of Labor estimated a first‑year state special revenue cost of $510,773 for
Source: House Business and Labor - Mar 1, 2025 20:40
Montana enacts lethal means safety initiative for military and civilians
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana will implement a statewide safe storage campaign beginning July 1, 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 95 00:00
Montana legislators pass HB 636 to revise marijuana laws and restrict edibles
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 636 revises marijuana laws, limiting edible products and THC serving sizes.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Bill would let child‑care centers opt out of accepting religious vaccine exemptions for infants and medically fragile children, with required public notice
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Cafaro’s HB 747 would allow private daycare centers to choose whether to accept children attending under a religious vaccine exemption when those centers serve infants under 1 or medically fragile children; centers that adopt such a policy would be required to post notice to parents.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 21:40
Committee reconsiders and approves amendment to fix fund diversion issue in HB 372
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
House members voted to reconsider House Bill 372, adopted an amendment intended to resolve an identified diversion of funds, and then passed the bill as twice amended after the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ chief financial officer assured the committee the amendment fixes the problem.
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks - Mar 1, 2025 04:27
Public Schools Eligible for Grants to Purchase Private Facilities Under New Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council approves grants for school districts to buy compliant private school facilities.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana allocates $500,000 for veteran suicide prevention initiatives
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for grants to enhance suicide prevention among veterans and families
Source: Senate Bill 95 00:00
Montana Legislature updates dispensary licensing regulations for marijuana sales
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana House Bill 636 amends licensing requirements and packaging standards for dispensaries
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Committee adopts amendment requiring quicker county notice for large‑predator relocations
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
Lawmakers amended House Bill 648 to remove a 30‑day notice requirement and instead require Fish, Wildlife and Parks to notify counties and tribes at defined points — including within 24 hours of capture or relocation in certain circumstances — before advancing the bill to the floor unanimously.
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks - Mar 1, 2025 07:30
Council sets criteria for public school capital outlay project grants
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council establishes standards for evaluating public school facility acquisition grants
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
House bill 718 would create state Office of Reentry to coordinate services for justice-involved Montanans
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Kerry Seekins Crow proposed HB 718 to establish an Office of Reentry Services within the Department of Labor and Industry; proponents said coordinated case management and three initial FTEs paid from state special revenue would reduce recidivism and improve employment outcomes.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 08:15
House committee advances bill allowing special hunting permits for youths with life‑threatening illnesses
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee voted unanimously to advance House Bill 817, which would allow free special‑permit licenses for elk, deer and antelope to residents or nonresidents under 18 with a documented life‑threatening illness and a nonprofit recommendation.
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks - Mar 1, 2025 20:09
Montana legislature bans sales of THC-infused edible hemp products
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana prohibits selling edible hemp products containing THC without FDA authorization.
Source: Senate Bill 375 00:00
69th Legislature approves new dispensary fee and THC regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes $5000 dispensary license fee and sets THC content limits.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
New Mexico legislators introduce bill to reduce school district millage requirements
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators propose bill to lower millage for districts lacking bonding capacity
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana Legislature discusses workers' compensation for community service participants
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators review compensation policies for community service and vocational training programs.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature revises permanent total disability compensation guidelines
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates compensation rules for permanent total and partial disabilities.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Senate committee: 'Votes at a glance' — multiple bills advanced on second reading
The Senate committee conducted second‑reading consideration and recorded outcomes on a batch of bills. Below are the bills that had roll‑call outcomes recorded in the transcript with vote tallies and short notes.
Source: Senate Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 04:16
Committee rejects motion to take House Bill 362 off the table after roll call
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
A motion to take House Bill 362 off the table failed in a roll-call vote during the House Business and Labor Committee’s executive action period; the motion lost after an 8-9 tally, committee members said.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 00:32
Montana legislature enacts strict packaging rules for marijuana products
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators mandate child-resistant packaging and labeling for marijuana sales in Montana.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Council modifies funding criteria for public school capital projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council adjusts local funding requirements based on districts' maintenance efforts and resources.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes new impairment rating criteria for workers' compensation
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators outline guidelines for permanent impairment ratings affecting workers' compensation awards.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Senate advances hands‑free distracted‑driving bill after emotional floor debate; sponsors call it a tool for law enforcement
Senate Bill 359, a hands‑free distracted driving measure (marketed by supporters as ‘Chloe’s Law’), passed second reading after senators debated exceptions, enforcement and potential civil‑rights concerns.
Source: Senate Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 43:52
Montana lawmakers review House Bill 682 targeting youth gender transition treatments
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana bill seeks to enable legal action for minors harmed by gender transition procedures.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 01:02:07
Montana Legislature passes HB 744 allowing speech aides under supervision
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 744 permits unlicensed speech aides in schools under professional supervision.
Source: House Bill 744 00:00
New Mexico legislators propose bill for diabetic foot ulcer treatment coverage
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators introduce bill amending insurance code to cover diabetic foot ulcer treatments.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature sets weekly compensation wage limits for workers under SB 308
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana establishes wage limits of $200 to $2,885 for weekly compensation benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
New diabetes care benefits mandate affordable insulin and treatment supplies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation mandates coverage for diabetes treatment ensuring affordable insulin for patients
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Board sets rules for speech-language pathologists and audiologists certification
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Board finalizes rules that trigger certification termination process for speech professionals.
Source: House Bill 744 00:00
Senate panel advances bill allowing triplexes, fourplexes by right in single‑family zones; sponsor says goal is more housing
Senate Bill 266 would require certain cities to allow duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in single‑family residential zones; supporters said it would increase housing supply through infill while opponents asked about block‑level impacts and implementation timelines.
Source: Senate Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 05:28
Montana House Committee reviews House Bill 723 for reporting on abortion survivors
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee discusses House Bill 723 to enforce annual reporting on infants born alive after abortions.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 15:57
Montana Legislature sets maximum compensation for temporary disability benefits
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates temporary total disability benefits to a maximum of $2,885 per week
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Senate panel advances bill requiring periodic voter review of some local levies after hourslong debate
The Montana Senate advanced Senate Bill 204, which would limit the duration of certain voted mill levies and require renewal votes for many local levies; senators debated carve-outs for schools, emergency services and other levies before the bill passed second reading.
Source: Senate Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 32:47
New Mexico enacts comprehensive health insurance regulations effective January 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's health insurance regulations will apply to plans offered from January 2026.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Legislator defends bill against parental rights in gender transition cases
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative emphasizes necessity of bill to protect parental rights in gender transition decisions
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 03:33
Montana legislators amend disability benefits for injured workers in SB 308
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers establish new compensation guidelines for permanent partial disability benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Health policy expands diabetes care supplies including insulin and monitoring devices
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New health policies ensure diabetes patients receive essential medical supplies and equipment.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature considers workers' compensation coverage for volunteer emergency providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers propose new provisions for volunteer emergency care providers' coverage eligibility.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Montana House Judiciary Committee passes multiple bills including adoption and driver privacy laws
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Judiciary advanced various bills addressing adoption services, driver privacy, and criminal justice.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 32:41
Committee hears short presentation on HB 807 to restore earlier statutory language on emergency‑use vaccines
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
Representative Jedediah Hinkle introduced House Bill 807 to restore code language related to emergency use authorization vaccines that a district court found invalid. No public opponents appeared and the committee closed the hearing and later moved the bill out of committee.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 01:10:12
Montana Legislature enables county elections on marijuana business regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Counties can hold elections to approve or prohibit marijuana businesses based on voter majority.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Montana Legislature updates volunteer firefighter and emergency care provider compensation rules
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation amends worker compensation guidelines for volunteer emergency care providers in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
New Mexico mandates diabetes coverage in health insurance contracts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law ensures comprehensive diabetes care coverage in health maintenance organization contracts
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 659 revising marijuana election requirements
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 659 amends marijuana election rules for certain municipalities and licensees.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Committee backs 'trusted decision maker' option to fill gaps when advance directives are absent (HB 825)
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
House Bill 825 would allow a patient to designate a trusted decision maker orally to the treating clinician and have that designation entered into the medical record when the patient still has capacity. Supporters called it a practical gap‑filler; the committee advanced the bill to the House floor.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 01:18:52
Bob Carter presents House Bill 712 to aid children of DUI victims
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Carter advocates for child restitution in cases of DUI-related parental deaths
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 00:31
Montana Legislature approves HB 659 regulating marijuana transportation and local governance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators pass HB 659, enforcing marijuana transport regulations for qualified municipalities.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Health committee sets $25 cap on insulin costs for diabetes treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Committee establishes pricing limit for insulin and diabetes management supplies.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Committee clarifies boards’ authority to subpoena health records for licensing investigations (HB 796)
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
House Bill 796 amends licensing statutes to make explicit that professional licensing boards may request health‑care information under administrative subpoenas, aligning state law with HIPAA health‑oversight exemptions. The committee advanced the bill on a unanimous voice vote.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 01:32:24
Montana Senate Bill 404 mandates building permit notifications to Department of Revenue
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 404 requires local governments to notify Department of Revenue of new permits.
Source: Senate Bill 404 00:00
Montana committee reviews gun access bill aimed at suicide prevention
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee discusses gun access bill addressing mental health and suicide prevention measures.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 18:22
Health policies mandate diabetes care benefits and coverage for new treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Policies ensure coverage for diabetes training and newly approved treatment resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana legislature debates local marijuana business regulations following voter initiatives
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers discuss regulations for marijuana businesses based on local voter initiative outcomes.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Lawmakers reauthorize WINGS guardianship stakeholder group, add sunset; committee advances bill
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
House Bill 765 would reestablish the Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) to examine guardianship best practices, training, and local grant programs. Testimony from AARP and stakeholders supported the panel; committee approved the bill with a seven‑year sunset clause.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 01:49:01
Montana Legislature defines parental rights in HB 599 legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 599 establishes parameters defining parental rights and substantial burdens on parents.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Health insurers limit prior authorization for diabetes treatment prescriptions
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Insurers will require one prior authorization per policy year for diabetes medications.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers discuss commercial property tax incentives and housing crisis solutions
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
Lawmakers explore tax incentives for developers to address New Mexico's housing challenges.
Source: House - Chamber Meeting Mar 1, 2025 06:09
House committee passes wildfire liability overhaul and new ownership act
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House committee approves amendments to wildfire liability bill and establishes ownership regulations.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 14:36
New Mexico mandates diabetes coverage in health care plans
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation requires health plans to cover supplies for diabetes management as medically necessary.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Legislature proposes child consent requirements for health and education data sharing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 599 mandates parental consent for various health and educational decisions regarding children.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Senators debate tax caps and developer incentives for multifamily housing
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
State senators discussed a bill to cap property tax assessment increases for certain commercial ratings and to offer incentives for multifamily development, with lawmakers splitting between encouraging new housing and protecting longtime homeowners and local tax bases.
Source: House - Chamber Meeting Mar 1, 2025 03:46
Committee narrows language on out‑of‑country child placements after debate, exempts ICWA cases
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
Representatives debated House Bill 694, which would revise Child and Family Services Division placement preferences and state policy language to declare out‑of‑country placements 'disfavored.' The committee adopted a conceptual amendment exempting children covered by the Indian Child Welfare Act and advanced the bill from committee.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 02:04:12
Montana lawmakers consider House Bill 676 to protect private water rights
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 676 aims to prevent state seizure of private water rights on leased land.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 42:22
Superintendent enforces compliance for health insurers on diabetes treatment authorization
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurers must limit prior authorizations for diabetes medications to one per year
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 599 safeguarding parental rights in school settings
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation ensures parental notification and consent regarding children's health surveys and accommodations.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Montana House Committee Debates Bill Restricting Parental Support for Child Gender Transition
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana proposes a bill to limit parental support for children's gender transition decisions.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 39:28
Montana to ban polystyrene foam containers in food establishments by 2030
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana enacts phased ban on polystyrene foam food containers starting January 2028.
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
Montana hearing on HB 783 examines insurer costs, medical access for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on House Bill 783, which would require insurers to cover GLP‑1 medications for narrowly defined patients with severe obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome. Sponsors and medical groups emphasized clinical benefits; insurers warned of large premium increases and fiscal exposure to the state.
Source: House Human Services - Mar 1, 2025 02:11:16
Montana legislators introduce HB 599 to enhance parental rights on data collection
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 599 empowers parents to opt-in or opt-out of child data collection.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Montana Legislature approves siting rules for spent nuclear fuel storage facilities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts bill for state approval of nuclear fuel storage site siting conditions.
Source: House Bill 623 00:00
Montana bill addresses gender transition definitions amid legislative discussions
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers assert the necessity of defining gender transition for clarity in proposed bill.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 00:28
Montana lawmakers propose bill to ban styrofoam in food businesses
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 477 aims to eliminate styrofoam use in Montana's food-related industries.
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
New healthcare benefits for diabetes management outlined in policy update
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Policy guarantees essential diabetes care and management training for enrolled individuals.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
House State Administration opens hearing; Rep. Denise Joy introduces bill, discloses school employment
State Administration, House of Representatives, Legislative, Montana
The House State Administration Committee opened a meeting and scheduled three bill hearings. Rep. Denise Joy (House District 46) introduced a bill — quoted in the transcript as “HB 12, 8 12 is legislation that solves a problem” — and disclosed she works as a special‑needs assistant for School District 2 in Billings.
Source: House State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 01:04
69th Legislature approves HB 553 for federal financial aid compliance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates minimum five-day make-up period for educational institutions.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
Montana Legislature amends environmental rehabilitation funding regulations in HB 477
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers revise funding structure for environmental rehabilitation through amended HB 477
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
New diabetes management regulations ensure insurance coverage for approved treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurance policies must cover new diabetes treatments and improve patient management resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana proposes House Bill 682 for child victim restitution in vehicular homicide cases
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana's House Bill 682 aims to establish restitution for child victims of vehicular homicide.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 01:05:35
Heated hearing on bill to limit state ownership of water rights and set a deadline for water court adjudication
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 676 would prevent state trust lands from taking ownership of private groundwater rights used on adjacent private land, require sale of certain landlocked trust parcels to lessees, and set a fixed end date for the water court's adjudication process. Proponents argued the bill protects private property and leaseholders; opponents — the
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 27:06
Montana Legislature passes HB 553 to aid military students in higher education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts HB 553 requiring make-up opportunities for military students missing classes.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
New Mexico enacts diabetes coverage requirement for health insurance plans
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico mandates diabetes treatment coverage for all group health insurance contracts
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Legislature mandates data-sharing standards for criminal justice entities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature requires standardized data-sharing protocols for criminal justice data collaboration.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Committee approves bill to clarify delivery and receipt rules for governor vetoes after courtroom dispute
Senate Bill 344 would require the governor to deliver veto messages directly to the chief clerk of the originating chamber and require clerks to time-stamp receipt; committee passed the bill by voice vote to remove ambiguity that led to earlier litigation.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration - Mar 1, 2025 15:28
Committee hears bills to extend malpractice and insurance coverage windows for minors harmed by gender-transition care
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 682 would extend statutes of limitation for minors alleging harm from gender-transition treatments, narrow liability rules and require insurance coverage for detransition care. Proponents — including detransitioners and clinicians — called for accountability and access to reconstructive care; opponents including medical associations and
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 01:02:01
Montana Legislature amends student rights for military reserve members
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana bill guarantees educational protections for students in military reserve and national guard.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
Legislature establishes comprehensive criminal justice data warehouse for data sharing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes data contribution to criminal justice warehouse for enhanced tracking.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Health Plans must cover diabetes management training and equipment under new guidelines
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New regulations mandate health plans provide diabetes training and necessary medical resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Senate passes bill aimed at proactively opening certain legislative and executive materials
Senator Daniel Zolnikoff presented Senate Bill 408 to increase transparency around legislative drafts and the governor's veto/message processes; proponents argued courts will likely require openness and the legislature should set its own standard. Committee moved SB 408 to the floor by voice vote.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration - Mar 1, 2025 01:04:47
Montana Legislature approves funding for regional water authorities in 2025
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes funds to support regional water system projects starting July 2025.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Committee hearing on bill that would treat parental support for child gender transition as custody factor draws large turnout
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 730 would amend custody law to require courts to consider a parent's encouragement of a child's gender transition as not in the child's best interest and to treat parental opposition as not adverse. Supporters described risks of early medical interventions; opponents — family-law attorneys, medical groups and LGBTQ advocates — called the
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 47:19
Committee tables bill that would let legislators use alternate email addresses for official business
Senate committee considered Senate Bill 506, which would allow legislators to designate a non-mt.gov email as their legislative account if it meets public records requirements. Legislative IT staff warned of security and systems costs; substitute motion to table carried in executive action.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration - Mar 1, 2025 10:41
Montana lawmakers revise criminal justice data warehouse legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Legislature amends data warehouse laws to enhance criminal justice analysis capabilities.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Health agencies approve new diabetes management equipment and supplies list
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agencies approve essential diabetes supplies for patients enrolled in designated health care plans.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana legislature allocates $11.5M for water and wastewater projects statewide
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature approves funding for essential water infrastructure in various communities.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Committee hears 'Donna's Law' proposal to let people voluntarily block firearm purchases during mental-health crises
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 737 would let people register a short ‘do-not-sell’ entry to block purchasing firearms during a mental-health crisis and coordinate with a related safe-storage bill. Supporters, including a law professor, said a voluntary cooling-off registry could prevent impulsive suicides; opponents raised implementation and privacy concerns.
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 08:28
Montana Legislature appropriates $1.65M for emergency and infrastructure planning grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana allocates $150,000 for emergency grants and $1.5M for infrastructure planning.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Health insurers mandated to reimburse costs for delayed medical supplies by April 2024
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Insurers must reimburse 30 days after claims for out-of-pocket expenses starting April 2024.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Senate committee hears bipartisan push for optional tribal-state relations training for legislators
Senate sponsor presented Senate Bill 311 to require legislative services to offer voluntary training and handbook material on tribal-state relations; tribal representatives and the director of Indian affairs supporters said the training would improve lawmakers' understanding of treaties, sovereignty and intergovernmental cooperation. Committee will
Source: Senate Legislative Administration - Mar 1, 2025 12:43
Montana Legislature mandates psychosexual evaluations for certain offenders before sentencing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Law requires psychosexual evaluations prior to sentencing for specific criminal convictions.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $20M for coal endowment infrastructure grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana appropriates $20.3M for local infrastructure projects and emergency grants
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
New policy caps diabetes medication costs at $25 per month
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Diabetes patients face $25 limit for preferred insulin prescriptions under new health policy.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Bill would let counties with tabulators skip separating ballots by party; clerks call it an efficiency measure
Senate Bill 498 would remove the statutory requirement to separate primary ballots by party in counties that use tabulation machines, saving clerks a step; proponents said it is an administrative cleanup and would not affect audits or reconciliation.
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 02:54
House hearing spotlights bipartisan push to require asbestos transparency, limit over-naming in lawsuits
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on House Bill 803, a proposal to require asbestos trust claims be disclosed early in litigation and to curb indiscriminate defendant naming. Supporters said the bill speeds compensation and prevents 'double dipping'; opponents from Libby-area legal teams and others said Montana rules and ongoing local,
Source: House Judiciary 2025-03-01 25:08
Montana Legislature allocates $3.5M for coal endowment program grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for multiple county projects from Montana coal endowment program
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes penalties for abuse of vulnerable adults in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 introduces penalties for failing to report and exploiting vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Health plan mandates timely diabetes resource delivery and reimbursement for patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Providers must ensure timely delivery of diabetes supplies and quick reimbursement for patients.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Committee approves bill barring replacement of ineligible primary candidates under term‑limit rule
Senate Bill 314 would prohibit political parties from naming a replacement candidate if the originally nominated candidate was ineligible under Article IV, Section 8 (term limits). The committee voted to pass the bill after discussion of intent and constitutional references.
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 02:16:19
Montana Legislature considers penalties for exploitation of vulnerable adults
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers propose fines up to $10,000 and prison terms for exploiting incapacitated individuals.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana lawmakers advance inmate preapprenticeship training program legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 572 mandates educational programming and vocational training for inmates in Montana.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Health plan mandates diabetes care coverage and limits out-of-pocket costs for patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurance must cover diabetes treatments and limit insulin costs to $25 monthly.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Committee debates new rules for election judge lists, notice and training; staff, clerks and parties raise concerns
Senate Bill 470 would require earlier notification to political parties and county central committees about election‑judge nomination windows, create a complaint path when nominations or notification are missing, require representation on election boards, and allow independent (no‑party) nominees. Clerks and election volunteers urged clarifications
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 01:07:28
Senate Committee votes on health insurance continuity bill led by Senator Ricky
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee votes 8-4 to advance Senator Ricky's health insurance continuity legislation.
Source: Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs 2025-03-01 05:45
State agency establishes safety protocols for Family First services initiative
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agency partners with others to monitor and deliver Family First services to at-risk families.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Legislature passes HB 572 establishing inmate work program guidelines
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 572 outlines worker compensation for inmates in certified prison industries programs
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Panel hears bill to define tribal consultation and require liaisons; agencies describe varied implementation
Senate Bill 379 would codify a definition of tribal consultation, require agencies to designate tribal liaisons and document policies. Proponents — including tribal representatives and advocacy organizations — urged the committee to adopt the bill; several state agency officials described current practices and said they were already developing or, 
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 01:04:03
Montana Legislature amends identity theft penalties to enhance protections
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators revise theft of identity laws to impose stricter penalties for offenders
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Senate Business and Labor advances, tables a mix of health, labor and marijuana revenue bills
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana Senate Business and Labor Committee on Feb. 20 advanced several bills — including measures on health utilization review, workers' compensation and marijuana tax distribution — while tabling others after debate and roll-call votes.
Source: Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs 2025-03-01 50:19
Will Israel advocates for families through Big Hearts Under the Big Sky initiative
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Will Israel supports families in need during committee testimony for critical services.
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 2025-03-01 02:21
Sponsor requests and committee tables bill on taxpayer‑funded IVF after brief hearing
Senate Bill 527, which would have required taxpayer support for in‑vitro fertilization benefits, received a brief hearing and was tabled at the committee’s executive action. Testimony focused on ethical and fiscal objections from opponents; the sponsor asked to table the bill.
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 02:41:13
New Mexico legislature introduces House Bill 205 to reform child welfare system
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislative Finance Committee proposes changes to enhance child welfare services in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates mental health evaluations for certain convicted defendants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires mental health evaluations at defendants' expense for violent crime convictions.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature approves inmate work program wage and benefit reforms
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish wage standards and benefits for inmates in Montana's prison industries programs.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Montana bill allows special hunting permits for youth with life threatening illnesses
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana proposes special hunting licenses for youth under 18 with life threatening illnesses.
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 2025-03-01 03:43
New Mexico Department expands services for children and families through collaboration
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department integrates services and establishes a statewide database to support families.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature defines facial recognition technology for law enforcement use
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature moves to regulate facial recognition systems for identifying individuals.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Senate advances bill to reshape late voter registration hours; amendment added
Lawmakers amended and passed Senate Bill 490 to change when county election offices must be open for late registration in federal elections: offices would be open Friday, add Saturday hours, close Monday to process, and reopen limited hours on election day. Supporters said the change eases pressure on election staff; opponents warned it would limit
Source: Senate State Administration - Mar 1, 2025 02:42:17
Montana legislates pay structure for inmate workforce in correctional programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana establishes wage policies for inmates working in certified prison industries programs
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
House Fish, Wildlife and Parks advances three bills on sick-youth hunting permits, predator relocation notice and a budget diversion fix
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee on Saturday advanced House Bill 817, which would authorize special hunting permits for youths with life‑threatening illnesses; approved an amendment to HB 648 tightening notice rules for large‑predator relocations; and reconsidered and advanced HB 372 with amendments to fix a fund diversion issue
Source: House Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 2025-03-01 06:48
Governor appoints secretary for Children Youth and Families Department with Senate approval
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governor selects Children Youth and Families secretary from nominating committee recommendations
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature repeals laws on exploitation of vulnerable adults
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature votes to repeal laws protecting vulnerable adults from exploitation.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Votes at a glance: selected House actions and second/third‑reading outcomes
Several bills were recommended do pass on second reading or passed on third reading during the floor session. This roundup lists each bill named in floor actions, the committee or floor outcome, and available recorded tallies.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 00:00
Montana Legislature approves prison industry training program for inmate rehabilitation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes vocational training and work opportunities for inmates at Montana State Prison.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Montana legislature proposes felony penalties for vulnerable adult abuse and neglect
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers introduce measures to impose strict penalties for abusing vulnerable adults in Montana.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico council addresses children's court and foster care definitions
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council clarifies terminology related to children's court and foster care policies
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
House committee moves to recodify adult/vulnerable‑adult abuse statutes into criminal code
Lawmakers recommended recodifying scattered Title 52 provisions into Title 45 so abuse, neglect, exploitation, and related offenses align with criminal definitions and evidence rules; an amendment clarifying language passed and the bill cleared committee unanimously.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 05:33
Montana legislature honors hero medic Laverne Parish with highway naming
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 392 passed to rename highway segment in memory of combat medic Laverne Parish.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 01:29:13
Montana Legislature amends definitions in sexual offense legislation HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers redefine terms related to sexual offenses and mental health in HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature approves vocational programs for prison industries and agencies
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana enables correctional enterprises to support vocational training and provide products.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
New Mexico enacts Families First Act to enhance foster care prevention services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Families First Act introduces strategic plan for foster care prevention services in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Senate eases process for motor vehicle repair liens, allowing smaller courts to hear abandoned vehicle cases but drawing due‑process objections
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 373 passed second reading and would let repair shops seek judicial relief for abandoned vehicles in more courts (justice court, small claims) rather than requiring district court; opponents warned the bill reduces personal‑service safeguards and may raise due‑process concerns.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 09:12
House advances bill limiting local parking mandates in bid to ease housing costs
Lawmakers debated a bill that would set statewide minimums for municipal parking requirements, which supporters said would reduce housing costs and opponents said would undermine local control and create parking problems in some neighborhoods. The committee recommended the bill do pass on second reading, 64–36.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 29:05
Montana Legislature tightens penalties for identity theft offenses in 2025 bill
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers propose harsher penalties for identity theft offenses involving economic benefits.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New guidelines established for child's foster care case plans and educational needs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Regulations mandate comprehensive case plans addressing children's medical, educational, and transition needs.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
House committee backs bill to resume de‑identified school immunization reporting to DPHHS
Representative Cunningham said the bill would restore to the Department of Public Health and Human Services the receipt of de‑identified, aggregate immunization and exemption counts from schools; supporters argued the data are needed to detect outbreaks while opponents raised questions about redundancy and application to private schools.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 09:41
Senate passes distracted‑driving measure ('Chloe's Law') after emotional floor debate
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 359, a hands‑free distracted driving bill carried as ‘Chloe’s Law’ by Sen. Novak, passed second reading after an emotional floor debate that included victim testimony, law‑enforcement support and concerns about enforcement and civil liberties.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 44:58
House committee approves felony for driving while combining alcohol and illicit drugs
A bill criminalizing driving after mixing alcohol with illicit drugs was recommended do pass; sponsor said troopers report increasing instances where alcohol-plus‑drug impairment is inadequately addressed by current law. The committee recorded a 65–35 vote in favor.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 04:18
Montana Legislature amends building reserve fund regulations for school districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates rules for school district building reserve fund establishment and management.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Montana Legislature addresses abuse and exploitation of vulnerable adults in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 establishes new crimes related to the abuse of vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
State enacts new rules for children's placement and mental health services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State implements regulations for child placement and mental health service coordination.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
House committee backs coal-severance fund to shore up Colstrip water pipeline
The House advanced legislation to create a mitigation account using coal severance tax revenue to fund replacement and repairs to the aging Colstrip water pipeline, with the sponsor saying the measure will start a multi‑decade program of annual $2 million deposits.
Source: House Floor Session - Mar 1, 2025 05:53
69th Legislature approves property tax levy amendments for local elections
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature passes SB 204 allowing governing bodies to adjust property tax levies.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Senate advances bill to prevent single‑family–only zoning; allows duplex, triplex and fourplex in many neighborhoods
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 266, sponsored by Sen. Trevis, cleared second reading after proponents said it lifts restrictions on duplex, triplex and fourplex housing to expand supply while opponents raised implementation and local planning concerns.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 05:18
Montana Legislature amends felony crime definitions and restorative justice parameters
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers redefine violent crimes and update restorative justice guidelines in HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico mandates study reports for child custody intervention cases by 2027
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New rules require predisposition studies to assess child custody interventions by August 2027.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature defines sexual and violent offender classifications in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature clarifies definitions of sexual and violent offenders in HB 532
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico enforces compliance for behavioral health services under Families First Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico mandates behavioral health service compliance and employee background checks under Families First Act.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature passes school building reserve and maintenance funding provisions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves new rules for school building and maintenance funding mechanisms.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Senate advances bill to require voter reauthorization of certain levies, with exemptions for schools and emergency services
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 204, sponsored by Sen. Hertz, was amended on the floor to exempt some essential levies and passed second reading after extended debate about local control, voter choice and effects on local budgets.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 20:43
New definitions clarify guardianship terms for Indian children in custody
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Definitions introduced for guardian, guardian ad litem, and Indian child's tribe
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature approves school transition funding provisions in SB 204
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation allows districts to levy funds for school transition-related costs and expansions.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Authority establishes new nursing care requirements for critical patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Authority mandates guidelines for nursing care based on patient severity and complexity.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana Legislature approves school safety levy provisions for 2026 elections
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes voted levies for school safety funding effective January 1, 2026.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Montana Legislature defines terms for vulnerable adult protection in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies definitions related to vulnerable adult protection under HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico legislates enhanced child welfare through Prevention Services Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature enacts Prevention Services Act to improve child welfare and advisory council structure
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Senate clears bundle of bills on third reading; several unanimous votes
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana Senate passed or failed a series of bills on third reading early in the session, sending a package of measures to the House. Tallies ranged from unanimous approvals to close votes on contested measures.
Source: Senate Floor Session 2025-03-01 02:38
New Health Care Code mandates staffing ratios and training for hospital personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must meet staffing ratios and implement training for patient care employees.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana Legislature amends rules for hearsay evidence in abuse cases
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 allows hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings involving vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Court establishes child custody guidelines for Indian tribes and adoptive parents
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court defines parental rights and permanency plans for Indigenous child custody cases.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Health Care Code mandates staffing ratios and orientation for hospital personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must follow staffing ratios and ensure staff orientation for patient care.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Representative Mercer presents House Bill 694 to strengthen child welfare oversight
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 694 aims to clarify child protection policies and limit out-of-country placements.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 13:13
69th Legislature proposes HB 532 for sexual offense definitions and evaluation criteria
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature defines sexual offenses and establishes evaluator qualifications under HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Federal officials gain access to child safety investigation records under new guidelines
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court allows parents to inspect medical and investigative records during abuse investigations.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Hospitals must ensure registered nurses oversee patient care practices
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must adopt policies preventing unlicensed personnel from performing critical nursing functions.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana Legislature revises tax increment provisions for economic development districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates tax increment rules for targeted economic development districts and urban renewal areas.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Montana lawmakers discuss obesity impact and healthcare funding in recent hearing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers address obesity rates and medical insurance responsibilities in Montana's appropriations meeting.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 07:40
New Mexico amends Child Protection Act for independent monitoring system
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation enhances child protection oversight through independent monitoring and compliance measures.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Eleanor Chávez introduces bill for minimum nursing staff ratios in New Mexico hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's House Bill 72 establishes staffing ratios and creates a Staffing Advisory Committee.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana Legislature amends sexual offender evaluation and designation processes
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates psychosexual evaluations prior to sentencing for sexual offenses
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature passes new filing deadline for signature submissions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators establish a strict four-week deadline for signature filings to enhance election integrity.
Source: Senate Bill 226 00:00
Montana Legislature updates sexual offender risk level designation procedures
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 modifies risk level designations for sexual offenders without prior assessments.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana House committee advances child welfare and health care legislation
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House committee votes to pass multiple bills, including revisions to child abuse laws.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 19:39
Federal guidelines refine definition of Indian child custody and tribal court jurisdiction
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New federal definitions clarify custody rules for Indian children and tribal court processes.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana legislature amends definitions for vulnerable adult abuse and exploitation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates definitions of abuse and exploitation for vulnerable adults in Montana.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers introduce Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact bill
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators aim to improve dental access through interstate practice agreements.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Legislature mandates new child care safety and health policies in SB 269
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Law requires child care providers to adopt safety measures and prohibit corporal punishment.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Representative Cunningham proposes House Bill 825 for trusted medical decision makers in Montana
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 825 offers Montanans a trusted decision maker option for medical decisions.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 15:36
Commission plans rule revisions to enhance public health safety measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Commission directs revisions to rules to address public health safety and compliance.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana House Bill 602 mandates notice for financial teacher nonrenewals
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 602 requires school boards to publicly address nonrenewals for financial reasons
Source: House Bill 602 00:00
New Mexico health authority to develop prenatal care guidelines by January 2020
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority aims to create rules for caring newborns with prenatal drug exposure issues.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature approves comprehensive child care training requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates training for pediatric first aid and child development standards.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Dentists gain mobility through new interstate practice compact
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
States adopt compact to allow dentists and hygienists to practice across state lines
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana House Committee Supports Bill to Revitalize WINGS Adult Guardianship Reform
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 765 aims to reestablish WINGS to improve Montana's guardianship system.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 09:21
Commission establishes dental compact for state licensing collaboration
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Joint commission formed to enhance interstate dental licensure for dentists and hygienists.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new daycare caregiver qualifications and background check requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish qualifications and mandate background checks for daycare providers in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature establishes Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana mandates Celebrate Freedom Week to educate students on U.S. founding principles
Source: House Bill 591 00:00
Health authority enacts care coordination plan for substance-exposed children at hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority outlines care coordination for substance-exposed children upon hospital discharge.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Legislature mandates emergency preparedness for child care providers in SB269
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB269 requires child care providers to establish comprehensive emergency plans and conduct drills.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
State implements new dental licensure requirements and offers alternative pathways
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New licensure rules mandate clinical assessments and continuing education for dental professionals.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana House Bill 783 mandates insurance coverage for obesity treatment drugs
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 783 requires insurers to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for obese patients.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 43:47
Montana Legislature approves Celebrate Freedom Week for public schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 591 mandates instruction on founding documents in Montana schools each September.
Source: House Bill 591 00:00
Montana Senate reviews SB 269 to revise day-care laws and safety requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 269 updates Montana’s day-care laws focusing on safety and provider qualifications.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Interstate Compact Streamlines Dental Licensure for Dentists and Hygienists
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council defines terms to facilitate multi-state dental practice through new compact.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
New Mexico establishes Secretary of Children Youth and Families nominating committee
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico creates a nine-member committee to nominate child welfare secretary candidates
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana lawmakers discuss health insurance for obesity treatment in House Bill 783
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers debate responsibility for insurance coverage related to obesity in Montana.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 06:22
Department implements care coordination for substance-exposed children and families
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Care coordinators will engage families with evidence-based services for better support.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Remote states revoke compact privileges to ensure public health and safety
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Remote states can revoke licenses and restrict privileges to protect citizens' health and safety.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Legislature proposes SB 269 to enhance background checks for day-care facility workers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 269 requires stringent background checks for individuals working in day-care facilities.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico healthcare facilities required to report substance exposure in newborns
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health workers must create care plans for substance-exposed newborns under new guidelines
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Representative Close advocates for House Bill 765 to reform Montana's guardianship system
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 765 aims to reestablish WINGS to improve guardianship oversight in Montana.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 35:15
Montana legislature prioritizes cultural heritage in child placement policies
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new guidelines emphasize placing children with culturally similar families.
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
New regulations exempt military families from compact privilege fees
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation waives compact privilege fees for active military members and their spouses.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislature approves stringent background checks for daycare facility employees
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates extensive criminal and child welfare checks for daycare staff eligibility.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Health agencies to enhance care coordination for substance-exposed children and families
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agencies will implement plans for care coordination involving families and treatment access.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new child welfare placement registry for relatives
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish registry for relatives to improve child placement notifications
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
House Health Committee approves multiple bills on guardianship and health care
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee passes House Bills 765, 796, 807, and 825 moving to the floor.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 12:32
New Mexico enacts rules for free-roaming horse management experts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New regulations establish qualifications for free-roaming horse management service providers in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
New Mexico amends child abuse reporting requirements for professionals and community members
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Amended law enhances duties to report child abuse and mandates comprehensive assessments.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature addresses background checks for daycare facility staff
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators propose new rules for staff background checks at daycare facilities in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature revises child abuse and neglect laws in new bill
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 694 aims to revise child protection policies and placement preferences in Montana.
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
New Mexico board updates wild horse management regulations and fee structure
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board amends fees and regulations for managing free-roaming horse populations in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
New Mexico establishes multilevel response system for child neglect and abuse reports
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's department will create a multilevel response system for child safety evaluations
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature passes standards for family day-care nutrition and supervision
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes nutrition guidelines and child supervision limits for day-care providers
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Representative Cunningham presents advance directive bill for trusted decision makers
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee hears bill allowing trusted decision makers for patients without advance directives
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 05:25
Montana Legislature approves uranium facility siting under new House Bill 696
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes siting of uranium conversion and enrichment facilities in Montana
Source: House Bill 696 00:00
Montana Legislature amends Child Care Act to enhance background check procedures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates regulations to improve child care licensing and safety standards.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Bill restores statute text governing emergency‑use vaccines after district court ruling; sponsor says it simply re‑places prior language
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Jedediah Hinkle asked the committee to reinstate code language about emergency‑use authorization that a district court struck in Nessler v. State; sponsor said the bill places the language under a different title to address the court’s statutory‑title reasoning and does not impose new requirements beyond existing code text.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 02:23
New Mexico legislators propose free-roaming horse management bill
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
House Bill 284 introduces fertility control and relocation for free-roaming horses in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
New council establishes guidelines and qualifications for child welfare director
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council outlines director qualifications and responsibilities for child welfare oversight
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature amends jurisdiction regulations for energy facilities oversight
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enhances state recommendations for federal energy and nuclear commission applications
Source: House Bill 696 00:00
Montana Legislature amends child care scholarship program for low-income families
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature revises rules for child care scholarships and provider compliance inspections
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico updates definitions in Livestock Code for better clarity
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico clarifies terms related to livestock in updated Livestock Code definitions.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Legislature amends confidentiality laws for child abuse records in New Mexico
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers update confidentiality rules for child abuse and neglect proceedings.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Local law enforcement to investigate child abuse allegations in schools and daycare facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement officers will swiftly address reported child abuse or neglect cases.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature approves $6 million for detention center costs in 2025 budget
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature allocates funds to reimburse counties for inmate housing and evaluations.
Source: House Bill 643 00:00
Board approves guidelines for humane treatment of free-roaming horses
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board establishes standards for humane euthanasia and management of free-roaming horses
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Legislature sets new child care regulations for day-care providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature limits child care numbers and requires training for family daycare providers
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Bill would let patients verbally name a ‘trusted decision maker’ in medical chart when they still have capacity
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 825 would allow a clinician to record a patient's verbal designation of a 'trusted decision maker' in the medical record when the patient still has capacity, creating another pathway for surrogate decision making when formal advance directives or durable powers of attorney are not in place.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 19:12
Montana legislature mandates parental access and involvement in day-care homes
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires parental involvement and daily activities in family day-care homes.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Health authorities mandate screening for prenatal substance exposure in hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New rules require hospitals to implement screening and reporting for substance-exposed newborns.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico board mandates registration for equine rescue facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico requires equine rescue facilities to register and meet established standards
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill on detention center cost payments
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 643 requires agencies to cover detention center costs plus 10% under specific conditions
Source: House Bill 643 00:00
Equine care board sets new rules for rescue and retirement facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board establishes health standards and fees for equine care facilities.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana establishes new sanitation and safety regulations for daycare providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation mandates immunization records and safety policies for family and group day-cares
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico establishes Substitute Care Advisory Council with ten voting members
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New council will oversee substitute care review boards and address systemic policy issues
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature amends school attendance policy for professional development meetings
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates policy allowing school closures for teacher development meetings effective July 2025
Source: House Bill 557 00:00
Montana Secretary of State to Notify Tribal Governments About New Legislation
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Secretary of State will inform all federally recognized tribal governments of recent act.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Committee clears bill to confirm licensing boards can obtain health records under subpoena consistent with HIPAA
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 796 would clarify that professional licensing boards and programs may request health‑care information under administrative subpoena for investigatory and disciplinary purposes; the Department of Labor and Industry, medical societies and licensing staff supported the change as aligning Montana statute with HIPAA health‑oversight rules.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 06:55
Health agency to train social workers on child referral assessments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority collaborates with department to provide training for discharge planners on child assessments.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico implements horse euthanasia and relocation regulations for free-roaming herds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes guidelines for euthanasia and identification of free-roaming horses.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Secretary of State outlines new business registration and electronic filing rules
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Secretary of State implements rules against unauthorized cooperative business registrations in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Montana bill would reestablish guardianship stakeholder group (WINGS) to recommend reforms; AARP and advocates back reinstatement
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 765 would reestablish the Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) and a public‑guardianship grant program to address training, oversight and best practices for guardianships and conservatorships; proponents said the group’s voluntary review helped earlier reforms and should be restarted.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 16:54
69th Legislature discusses incorporation rights for out-of-state associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature reviews rights and privileges for out-of-state cooperative associations.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Committee backs amendment disfavoring out‑of‑country placements but exempts Indian Child Welfare Act cases
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House Health and Human Services Committee advanced House Bill 694 with a conceptual amendment exempting children subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), while sponsors said the change clarifies policy preference that in‑country placement is preferred for reasons of proximity and reunification opportunities.
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 17:59
Montana hearing on House Bill 783: sponsors and medical groups urge insurer coverage for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs; insurers warn of large fiscal impact
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representatives, physicians and patient advocates urged the House Health and Human Services Committee to require insurers to cover GLP‑1 drugs for a narrowly defined group with class‑3 obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome; insurers and small plans said the mandate would sharply raise premiums and state reimbursements and asked for tighter limits in
Source: House Human Services 2025-03-01 47:18
Law enforcement agencies mandated to report child injury cases promptly
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement must report child injuries to department within 48 hours with details.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico establishes protections for Spanish colonial horses on public land
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation aims to protect and manage Spanish colonial horse populations on public lands
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates funds for health programs and services for disabilities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves special revenue funds targeting health services for children and disabled individuals.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
Department introduces multilevel response system for child welfare investigations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department implements new system to assess and support at-risk families and children.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Senate amends nonprofit cooperative laws for agricultural associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana revises nonprofit cooperative laws to support agricultural product associations.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
New regulations proposed for humane treatment of free-roaming horses
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Proposed regulations mandate humane treatment and adoption criteria for free-roaming horses.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana legislature enacts drug shortage policy to regulate pricing and prior authorization
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature passes policy regulating prescription drug shortages and pricing practices.
Source: Senate Bill 317 00:00
Montana Supreme Court rules greenhouse gas emissions evaluation unconstitutional
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana House Bill 703 aims to clarify climate analysis guidelines post-supreme court ruling.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 08:10
Montana legislature authorizes funding for children's health insurance and disability services
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 576 approves funds for child health insurance and disability programs.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
Court outlines access for child welfare advocates and law enforcement
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court details who can access records in child abuse and neglect cases
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico plans recruitment incentives for healthcare providers and reporting metrics
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The state develops support for healthcare applicant licensing and tracks program success annually.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 317 bans prior authorization on psychiatric drugs in shortage
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's Senate Bill 317 prohibits prior authorization for psychiatric drugs in shortage.
Source: Senate Bill 317 00:00
Montana lawmakers revise Medicaid funding using tobacco settlement proceeds
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature modifies fund allocation for health services targeting children and disabled adults.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
Governor appoints panel to enhance child welfare and foster care policies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governor establishes council to improve child welfare and engage former foster youth
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana House Bill 808 establishes state Brownfields fund for redevelopment initiatives
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 808 expands Montana's brownfield program, enhancing funding for cleanup and redevelopment.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 04:22
New Mexico launches health care strategic recruitment program for shortage fields
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico initiates program to recruit qualified health care providers in shortage areas.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Council establishes new rules for volunteer member participation in child welfare
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council enacts new rules for recruiting and training volunteer members in child welfare.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature updates vehicle registration fees for 2026 and beyond
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators adjust vehicle registration fees based on age and weight starting 2026.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana legislature passes HB 665 limiting liability for nonprofit officers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislation protects volunteer officers from tax liability for up to 12 months
Source: House Bill 665 00:00
Rep Anaya introduces New Mexico's health care strategic recruitment program
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico launches program to recruit qualified health care providers in shortage areas
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Montana Supreme Court rules against greenhouse gas emissions regulation prohibition
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana's Supreme Court declares blanket ban on greenhouse gas evaluations unconstitutional
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 03:15
Legislature approves $2M budget for new healthcare recruitment program
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature allocates funds to enhance healthcare workforce recruitment initiatives in fiscal year 2026.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
New Mexico amends child care notification requirements for noncompliance
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law requires departmental notification and family assessment for noncompliance with care plans
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature sets new registration fees for off-highway vehicles and trailers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates registration fees for motorcycles, quadricycles, travel trailers, and snowmobiles.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 665 establishing individual liability for corporate taxes
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 665 clarifies individual liability for taxes and penalties in bankruptcy cases.
Source: House Bill 665 00:00
Child Welfare Records Access Expanded for Foster Parents and Professionals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation allows broader access to child welfare records for foster parents and service providers.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $50M for local bridge fund
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers establish better local bridge fund to support infrastructure grants and construction.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana bill seeks $2M for Brownfields project funding and technical assistance
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Legislators propose funding to assist rural groups access federal grants for cleanup projects.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 05:19
New Mexico establishes hemp transport manifest system to ensure compliance
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The Department of Environment launches a hemp manifest system for compliant transport.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $1M quarterly for local emergency funding program
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for property damage relief through conservation districts starting July 2025
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
Children's court receives new recommendations on case management and report accessibility
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council staff will access records to improve children's court case management effectiveness.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico legislators introduce bill to regulate hemp and ban synthetic cannabinoids
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators Romero and Lente propose regulations on hemp and ban synthetic cannabinoids in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new vehicle registration fee structure for state parks funding
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
New vehicle registration fees aim to support state parks and recreational facilities in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Legislature authorizes $8M for natural resources and conservation funding
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Legislature appropriates $8 million for natural resource conservation starting July 2025
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose bill to enable DEQ to transfer mining permits from bad actors
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Legislation aims to streamline the transfer of mining permits to promote reclamation and job creation.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 21:18
State defines hemp components and consumer regulations under new manufacturing act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators clarify definitions and roles in hemp production and consumption for public.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill for local emergency quick response program
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes grants for property owners affected by catastrophic natural events
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
New Mexico enacts regulations for hemp extract and THC product permit process
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes rules for hemp products and related safety standards by 2025.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Public Health Division enhances child care coordination and support services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Family Health Bureau implements new plan to improve access to services for children.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
2025 Legislature proposes new vehicle registration fee structures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature outlines registration fee changes for light vehicles and allocation of funds
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana bill allows nutrient offsets to enhance water quality management
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 736 enables nutrient loading offsets for point source dischargers to improve watersheds.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 24:50
Legislators define hemp and cannabinoid classifications in New Mexico regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers clarify definitions for hemp-derived and synthetic cannabinoids
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature sets new registration fees for motor homes and motorcycles
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes tiered registration fees based on vehicle age and price for 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana lawmakers introduce bill to prohibit race-based criteria in higher education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 663 aims to eliminate race considerations in admissions and hiring at colleges.
Source: House Bill 663 00:00
Council enacts new confidentiality measures under Citizen Substitute Care Review Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council establishes confidential information protocols for the Citizen Substitute Care Review Act
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Bill would create state brownfields fund to help towns assess and clean contaminated properties
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 808 would expand Montana's petroleum brownfields statute to include hazardous substances and create a state brownfields fund. Supporters said dedicated state funding would help rural communities pay assessment, asbestos/lead remediation and demolition costs and leverage federal grants; DEQ and proponents asked the Legislature to add an初
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 18:35
Montana Legislature establishes victims of crime revenue account for support services
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new victims of crime account will fund critical support services through allocated revenue.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 663 to protect students from data violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 663 allows students to sue for data violations by educational institutions.
Source: House Bill 663 00:00
Environmental Board to adopt hemp manufacturing permit rules by July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The Environmental Improvement Board will establish hemp manufacturing permit rules by July 2025.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Department to implement hourly backups for electronic records by January 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department mandates hourly backup of electronic records to comply with data retention laws.
Source: House Bill 203 00:00
Montana Senate passes Bill 329 to mandate E-Verify for new employees
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's Senate approves Bill 329 requiring E-Verify for all new hires statewide.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
New Mexico agencies partner with tribes on hemp production regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's agriculture and environment departments establish agreements for tribal hemp production support.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
State allocates $20M for geothermal projects development fund in fiscal year 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature appropriates $20 million for geothermal projects development fund over several years.
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
Bill would allow nutrient offsets, letting dischargers fund watershed projects instead of costly plant upgrades
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 736 would expand Montana's Water Quality Act to allow point‑source dischargers to obtain credit on permits for funding or implementing nonpoint‑source nutrient reduction projects within the same watershed. Proponents, including municipalities and industry groups, said offsets are cost‑effective; opponents urged stronger numeric standards
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 24:32
69th Legislature passes bill exempting shooting range noises from nuisance classification
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves HB 642, declaring shooting range noises not a public nuisance.
Source: House Bill 642 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews landlord regulations and amateur radio restrictions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators discuss powers related to landlord activities and amateur radio operations.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana Legislature revises public nuisance laws to include camping violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 642 defines camping against city ordinances as a public nuisance in Montana.
Source: House Bill 642 00:00
State defines hemp manufacturer and retailer regulations for consumer products
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Regulations clarify roles of hemp manufacturers and retailers for consumer goods.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
New Mexico's Energy Department outlines geothermal project fund regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Energy Department will report on geothermal grants and project status annually starting December 2024
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
Bill would let state marry mining permits to property, use eminent domain for successor operators
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 717 would let regulators transfer revoked mining permits to successor operators by giving the state a pathway to combine permits with property and, if necessary, use eminent domain to enable reclamation or restart operations; proponents said the tool protects taxpayers and communities, opponents raised due‑process and lien concerns.
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 20:57
New Mexico empowers tribes to regulate hemp production on their lands
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico allows tribes to create independent hemp production regulations under tribal sovereignty.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana attorney general outlines penalties for employer violations of labor provisions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Attorney general establishes fines and compliance measures for employer labor violations.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana lawmakers introduce bill allowing LLCs to convert to corporations or partnerships
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 463 permits limited liability companies to convert to corporations or partnerships.
Source: House Bill 463 00:00
New Mexico amends hemp transportation and product manufacturing regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico revises hemp laws to clarify manufacturing and transportation requirements.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Legislature establishes geothermal projects development fund for state and tribal initiatives
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature allocates funding for geothermal project grants approved by the energy secretary.
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
Lawmakers hear bill to limit state greenhouse‑gas analysis under MEPA
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Curtis Schomer presented House Bill 703 to narrow when Montana must analyze greenhouse‑gas (GHG) emissions under the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Supporters said the bill restores legislative discretion and avoids taxpayer expense; opponents warned it would reinsert language other bills remove and could conflict with a 1A
Source: House Natural Resources 2025-03-01 16:22
Montana Legislature mandates e-verify for new employee work authorization
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new law requires employers to verify new hires' work authorization using e-verify.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Environmental Improvement Board sets new rules for hemp retailers starting July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Environmental Improvement Board establishes regulations for hemp product labeling and compliance.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
New Mexico bill mandates CPR training for public safety telecommunicators
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation requires telecommunicators to receive high-quality CPR training in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new resident-sponsored hunting license regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts rules for nonresident hunting licenses sponsored by resident landowners.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
New Mexico updates telecommunicator training requirements for public safety personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico amends telecommunicator training curriculum to enhance public safety response.
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
Montana Legislature adjusts nonresident upland game licenses for 2025
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana amends hunting license fees for nonresidents targeting upland game birds and big game.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
New Mexico enacts penalties under Hemp Manufacturing Act for environmental violations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New penalties introduced for violations of the Hemp Manufacturing Act in New Mexico
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature restricts local government powers on various regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate Bill 329 limits local governmental authority over multiple regulatory issues.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana advocates push for House Bill 812 to support classified school employees
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Supporters urge approval of House Bill 812 to aid low-income school employees in Montana.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 06:04
Montana Legislature approves new elk license fees in HB 372
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates elk-only combination license fees and adjusts for inflation annually.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
Training program enhances crisis intervention with focus on mental health and CPR skills
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Program equips responders with de-escalation, racial sensitivity, and CPR training for emergencies
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
Montana Legislature enforces new employer compliance rules for state contracts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature introduces compliance measures impacting employer eligibility for state contracts.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Representative Nave proposes election bill for standardized school elections in Montana
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Nave's bill mandates county election officials to oversee all school elections by 2029.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 27:35
Montana Legislature revises nonresident big game license fees and limits
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers adjust Class B-10 and B-11 nonresident license fees and sale limits.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
Military office outlines grant priorities to support defense community job growth
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Military office details grant criteria to bolster job market amid base relocations.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Candidates prepare for conservancy district board elections with new requirements
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Candidates must file declarations and petitions for conservancy district board elections.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature approves SB 329 impacting employee hiring regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 329 establishes new hiring regulations effective October 1, 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
New Mexico establishes military base impact fund for defense community projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Fund created to support infrastructure projects in New Mexico's defense communities
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Montana House committee passes bills on individual freedom and procurement reform
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 577 and 659 pass amid debates over political agendas and voting processes.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 13:24
Montana Legislature considers driving license reinstatement after certain violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 677 addresses reinstatement of driving privileges for specific traffic violations.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
Montana Legislature introduces SB 494 to enhance election management and vote verification
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 494 requires election system tests and public retention of voting records.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
County election director issues new voting procedures for landowners in Rio Grande district
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Election director establishes voting procedures for landowners in middle Rio Grande conservancy district.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
New Mexico enacts grant program for defense community projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes grant fund to support defense community projects with strict funding limits.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Montana legislature amends driver's license regulations for probationary offenders
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers revise rules for issuing licenses to probationary individuals with felony convictions.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
Conservancy district updates qualified elector list requirements ahead of election
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Conservancy district amends rules for compiling qualified elector list before district elections.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
New Mexico allocates $12 million for military base impact fund in fiscal 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation appropriates funding to support military projects and economic development initiatives.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Montana legislature approves stringent vote counting and auditing procedures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature establishes new standards for verifying and counting votes.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Montana legislators amend vote counting and record retention regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates retention protocols for election records and vote counting procedures in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Montana education workers advocate for job value at House Bill hearings
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Education workers emphasize their vital role in Montana schools during legislative discussions.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 03:17
Montana Legislature targets driver's license suspensions for repeat offenders
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers propose stricter license suspensions linked to chemical dependency treatment compliance.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers implement strict natural gas capture rules starting 2027
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Lawmakers mandate 98 percent natural gas capture by operators from 2027.
Source: House Bill 258 00:00
New Mexico mandates law enforcement reporting standards and annual data publication
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement agencies must submit standardized crime reports to the public safety department.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislature updates counting procedures for valid votes and write-in ballots
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new rules clarify valid votes and enhance counting security measures.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Montana House Bill 818 targets foreign funding in ballot initiatives
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 818 aims to prohibit foreign contributions in Montana's election processes.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 01:03:44
Montana Legislature mandates driver's license suspension for uninsured drivers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana introduces bill to suspend licenses for drivers without valid insurance coverage.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
State launches framework for local governments to improve housing strategies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governments establish guidelines to enhance housing production and fair housing goals.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
New Mexico Legislature enacts comprehensive crisis treatment and corrections reforms
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes various funds and programs for crisis intervention and judicial education.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature revises pedestrian right-of-way laws in SB 471
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators amend pedestrian right-of-way regulations to enhance safety measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
State officials collaborate to tackle housing and homelessness challenges
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Stakeholders align resources to enhance housing regulations and increase development capacity
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Committee advances ban on foreign funding for statewide ballot measures after contentious hearing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 818 would prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to statewide ballot initiatives. Proponents cited recent out‑of‑state spending on Montana initiatives; opponents — including nonprofits and tribal representatives — warned the bill could create expansive investigatory triggers and chill nonprofit engagement. The committee voted the b
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 01:09:27
New Mexico council defines law enforcement training standards and requirements
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico law enforcement standards and training council establishes guidelines for basic training
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislature updates early literacy intervention to early scholastic literacy
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates term change for early literacy interventions in new bill HB 628.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Montana Senate passes pedestrian safety legislation SB 471
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate enacts SB 471 enhancing pedestrian crossing safety measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers establish Office of Housing Planning and Production
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators create a new office to address housing planning and production in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature approves funding for early literacy intervention programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 628 funds early literacy interventions for eligible children in various programs.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 471 introduces penalties for endangering pedestrians
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana bill establishes fines for violations of pedestrian crossing laws and enforcement measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
New training program established for county detention officers in New Mexico
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Director to create new training program for county detention officer certification requirements.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
State stakeholders launch initiative to address homelessness and evaluate housing needs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Stakeholders commit to collecting and reporting housing data to assess local market needs.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Committee hears bill to standardize school elections under county administrators; measure tabled
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Fiona Nave proposed House Bill 815 to require county election administrators to run all school elections, aiming for uniformity. County election officials and OPI testified; committee later tabled the bill during executive action.
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 01:35:33
Montana Legislature introduces bill to enhance early literacy intervention programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature aims to improve reading proficiency for Montana children through targeted interventions.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New law defines roles for state and local law enforcement agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law clarifies definitions of law enforcement agencies and police officers in New Mexico
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Emergency Act enforces immediate public safety measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Public health and safety necessitate immediate enforcement of the emergency act.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates employee examinations in workers' compensation disputes
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 345 requires employee examinations for workers' compensation claims and sets guidelines.
Source: Senate Bill 345 00:00
Montana legislature directs education boards to enhance early literacy interventions
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates collaboration on literacy interventions to improve student outcomes.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Montana hearing: bill would let 9–10 month school employees apply for summer unemployment; committee tables measure
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on House Bill 812, which would allow classified 9‑ and 10‑month school employees to claim unemployment during summer breaks. Supporters said the change would aid retention; opponents warned of large costs to Montanas unemployment trust. The House State Administration Committee tabled the bill during executive act
Source: House State Administration 2025-03-01 02:15:23
New Mexico appoints diverse members to sentencing commission
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico names appointees to the sentencing commission including public, judicial, and victim advocates.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature amends early literacy interventions for K-12 education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates literacy intervention methods for early childhood education evaluations.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Governor to appoint director for new Housing Planning and Production office
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New office aims to reduce housing costs and increase availability statewide
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Senator Duhigg proposes New Mexico prison reform and data tracking initiatives
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico Senate Bill 54 aims to enhance public safety and reform correctional practices
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 400 enables property owners to vote on easements and covenants
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislates voting process for owners to amend property easements and covenants.
Source: Senate Bill 400 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill for custodial care facilities to manage controlled substances
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation amends Pharmacy Act for custodial care facilities' possession of controlled substances.
Source: House Bill 171 00:00
Senator Hertz addresses legal uncertainties surrounding polling process
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senator Hertz tackles the legal black hole in polling legislation.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 00:48
Official raises concerns over nonpartisan staff teaching cultural issues
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Official expresses concern about staff's role in advocating for specific cultural issues.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 00:31
Legislature reviews HB 628 for classroom and home-based early education programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature discusses HB 628, establishing early education programs for children under 5 years.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New Mexico communicates behavioral health regulations ahead of Santa Fe public hearing
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State advises on behavioral health services in preparation for Santa Fe public hearing.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews SB 400 on homeowners' association voting rights
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 400 expands voting rights for homeowners' associations and easement amendments
Source: Senate Bill 400 00:00
New tax exemption act set for repeal in New Mexico by July 2029
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico legislators establish tax exemption repeal effective July 1, 2029.
Source: House Bill 447 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews early literacy interventions for diverse classrooms
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers evaluate options for enrolling on-target children in targeted literacy interventions.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New Mexico reviews criminal justice statutes for potential reforms
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico assessing criminal laws and sentencing policies for comprehensive reform.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Senator Zolikoff proposes transparency bill for governor's veto decisions
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senator Zolikoff pushes bill to enhance transparency in governor's veto processes.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 04:04
Montana Legislature restricts local government powers in proposed SB420
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB420 limits local authority over taxation, land use, and employment benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
New Mexico legislature approves gaming tax exemption for wildfire disaster areas
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
House Bill 447 provides tax relief to gaming operators in wildfire disaster zones until 2029.
Source: House Bill 447 00:00
New Mexico mandates crisis management training for law enforcement officers
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement training now requires 40 hours of crisis management including mental health interactions
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislators amend child safety restraint laws for vehicle passengers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates child safety restraint requirements for vehicle passengers under 8 years old.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
Montana legislators discuss Senate Bill 311 to enhance tribal education and relations
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers debate mandating training on tribal issues to better inform legislation in Montana.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 10:55
State officials launch data-sharing network for criminal justice analysis and reentry coordination
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Officials introduce a new system for analyzing criminal justice data and reentry efforts.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature discusses powers over tenant rights and agricultural regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 0420 outlines local government powers regarding landlord-tenant laws and agriculture.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose child safety restraint system revisions in House Bill 586
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 586 mandates safety restraints for children under six years old in Montana.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
Representative McQueen proposes legislation on filing deadlines for New Mexico bills
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
McQueen introduces bill to amend deadlines for filing legislation in New Mexico legislature
Source: House Bill 256 00:00
Montana legislators propose enhanced tribal relations training in new bill
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Legislators advocate for streamlined bill to include state tribal relations training for lawmakers.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 09:39
New Mexico creates crime data dashboard and analysis rules for justice agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes a public crime data dashboard and rules for data sharing.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
69th Legislature amends child safety restraint system regulations in Montana
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates child safety seat laws and establishes new exemption criteria.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
69th Legislature debates SB420 and local government powers over specific regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature considers SB420 granting local governments limited powers over various regulations.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
New Mexico updates program cost calculation for education funding
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico amends program cost calculation to enhance education funding structure.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 420 limits child park fees to $25 monthly
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislature restricts local governments from charging high children's park fees.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
Montana Senate discusses mandatory training on tribal state relations for legislators
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senators advocate for comprehensive training to improve understanding of tribal state issues.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 04:44
New definitions shape behavioral health crisis intervention programs
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation defines mental illness and instigates law enforcement deflection programs for crises.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislature defines drag performances and their contexts for HB 675
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 675 clarifies definitions and contexts for drag performances including libraries and schools.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
Local school boards set funding priorities for special education and student programs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Local school boards determine funding allocations for special education and community needs.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana advocates support coordinated reentry program to reduce recidivism rates
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Advocates emphasize structured reentry programs are crucial for reducing recidivism in Montana.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 14:28
Montana Legislature proposes regulations on sexually oriented businesses
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 675 defines terms related to obscenity and sexually oriented performances.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
Senator Morgeau proposes bill for legislators to use alternative email accounts
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senator Morgeau aims to streamline legislative communication with a new email usage bill.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 19:56
Senate Bill 470 aims to improve election judge selection and transparency
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 470 seeks to clarify election judge appointments and improve transparency in removals.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 08:53
Education Department revises at-risk index calculation for school funding
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Education Department calculates at-risk index for equitable funding distribution among schools.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana legislators debate revival of tribal relations training for lawmakers
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senators discuss reinstating comprehensive tribal relations training for state legislators in Montana.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 05:16
Montana struggles with speech language pathology staffing due to COVID disruptions
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
COVID has worsened staffing issues for speech language pathology in rural Montana schools.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 00:39
Montana lawmakers approve election bill to prevent ineligible candidate replacements
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 314 secures election integrity by prohibiting replacement of ineligible candidates.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 04:54
New Mexico House Bill 63 proposes public school funding formula changes
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
G. Andrés Romero introduces bill to enhance public school finance and support programs
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana Senate discusses bill for tribal culture training in legislative sessions
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senators debate the need for tribal culture training coordination within legislative services.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 05:45
Montana legislators advance House Bill 758 to curb surprise ambulance billing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 758 aims to protect patients from unexpected ambulance bills while ensuring fair reimbursement.
Source: House Business and Labor 2025-03-01 24:29
New Mexico residents gain voter eligibility upon turning eighteen
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Qualified residents can register to vote before turning eighteen for upcoming elections.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Tribal consultation bill draws bipartisan support and agency questions about implementation
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 379 would codify a definition of tribal consultation for state agencies and require agencies to designate a tribal liaison and adopt consultation policies. Tribal leaders and advocates urged passage; some agency officials said they already do similar work or that implementation varies by agency footprint.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 01:03:45
Senator Morgeau proposes email consolidation to streamline legislative communications
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senator Morgeau seeks to simplify email correspondence for legislators amid frustration over inefficiencies.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 16:04
New Mexico enacts online voter registration process for residents
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law allows New Mexico residents to register to vote online through the DMV.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Committee holds brief hearing on SB 527 about Medicaid coverage for IVF; sponsors seek tabling
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 527, which would require Medicaid coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in some form, received public opposition focusing on costs and ethical concerns. Sponsor Senator Laura Smith requested tabling and the committee later moved to table the bill during executive action.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 02:40:55
Senate discusses bill requiring governor to personally deliver vetoes
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senators debate bill mandating governor's personal delivery of vetoed bills to legislature.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 04:31
Committee approves bill clarifying receipt and time‑stamping of governor’s veto messages
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 344, aimed at removing ambiguity about when and how the governor’s veto is delivered and time‑stamped, passed the committee by voice vote after senators said it would close the legal “black hole” that prompted recent litigation.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 18:26
Senate committee advances change to late voter-registration hours after contested hearing
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The State Administration Committee advanced Senate Bill 490, which revises late voter-registration hours for federal elections, after competing testimony from election administrators who said schedule changes would ease pressures and civil-rights and tribal groups who said the change would unduly burden historically disenfranchised voters. The bill
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 02:38:22
Committee passes bill to clarify handling of governor’s veto messages
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 408, sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolikoff, was approved in committee. The sponsor described it as a proactive measure to align legislative practice with anticipated court rulings and to increase transparency in handling veto messages.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 01:04:54
Committee tables bill that would let legislators use alternate email addresses for public business
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 506, which would permit legislators to designate non‑.mt.gov email accounts for legislative correspondence subject to public‑records rules, drew technical and security concerns from IT staff and was tabled in executive action.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 24:19
Senate advances bill to restore optional tribal‑state relations training for legislators
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on Senate Bill 311, which would direct Legislative Services to include optional tribal‑state relations training for legislators; proponents said it would reduce legal disputes and improve policymaking, while some senators urged narrowing the language to avoid perceived advocacy.
Source: Senate Legislative Administration 2025-03-01 31:42
Montana Committee Debates Funding for IVF Bill SB 527 amid Ethical Concerns
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee discussions reveal strong opposition to taxpayer funding for IVF services in Montana.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 05:26
Montana lawmakers advance Senate Bill 490 for revised voter registration process
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 490 aims to amend late voter registration rules to enhance accessibility.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 41:13
Montana committee supports efficiency bill for election ballot counting
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 498 aims to streamline ballot counting procedures in urban counties.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 07:53
Montana Senate discusses bill protecting snowbirds from voter list maintenance
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate Bill 499 aims to prevent snowbirds from being inaccurately targeted in voter lists.
Source: Senate State Administration 2025-03-01 06:45
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