Joint resolution to study public transportation
Senate Joint Resolution 19 (SJ 19) requests an interim study on ways to improve passenger transportation and public transit services throughout Montana. The study aims to benefit various residents, including senior citizens, people with disabilities, students, and tourists, particularly in areas currently underserved by transportation options. It will investigate potential solutions, such as establishing a passenger transportation commission and reviewing laws to accommodate autonomous vehicles. The Legislative Council is requested to assign a committee or staff to conduct this study, with final results and recommendations due to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025 · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
30–20
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 1, 2025
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican32
62% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
37
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 5, 2025
Introduced
(S) Filed with Secretary of State
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
May 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Apr 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (54-46)
house
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Transportation
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Transportation
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Transportation
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (30-20)
senate
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Highways and Transportation
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Highways and Transportation
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Highways and Transportation
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Olsen
DDemocratic
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