This bill (LC 3607) was titled "Generally revise libraries, arts, and antiquities laws." However, it never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was placed on hold and later died in process on May 27, 2025. No substantive provisions or policy changes were developed or considered. Since the bill did not progress to committee review or floor action, no concrete policy details or affected parties can be summarized from the available context.
This bill (LC 1937) proposed revising state laws related to incarceration, specifically addressing phone call regulations for inmates. It aimed to change how incarcerated individuals access and use telephone services within correctional facilities. However, the bill was drafted and then placed on hold before ultimately dying in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill did not advance to a vote or become law.
This bill (LC 3344) aimed to revise laws concerning "trap and share check" requirements, though specific provisions were not detailed in the provided context. The bill was drafted but ultimately "Died in Process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance to a vote or become law. No concrete policy changes or affected parties were described, as the draft was never finalized or introduced for consideration. Therefore, no substantive details about the bill's mechanisms or impact are available from the given information.
This bill (LC 3347) aimed to update Montana's certification and training requirements for driver's education instructors. It would have directly affected current and prospective driver's education instructors in Montana by changing their qualification standards. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it died in process twice (May 20, 2025, and May 27, 2025) without any committee action or floor vote. No specific provisions or policy changes were proposed or enacted.
This bill proposed creating a pilot program to help Montana municipalities repair aging public swimming pools. It would have provided state funding and technical assistance to eligible local governments for rehabilitation projects. However, the bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and never became law, so no such program was established. The proposal was intended to directly benefit communities with outdated pool infrastructure but did not advance beyond the drafting stage.
Bill LC 3495, titled "Allow autonomous trucks and automobiles to operate with restrictions in Montana," proposed to permit self-driving vehicles on Montana roads under specific safety conditions. It would have directly affected drivers, trucking companies, and state transportation regulators by establishing a legal framework for autonomous vehicle operation. However, the bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 after being assigned a drafter in December 2024, meaning it never became law. Montana's existing regulations on autonomous vehicles remained unchanged as a result.
This bill (LC 3471) proposed requiring watermarks on all printed ballots to enhance election security. It would have directly affected election officials and voting systems by mandating a visible, unique identifier on each ballot. The bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 and never became law, so no concrete policy changes were implemented.
This bill (LC 3498) aimed to revise election laws but was never enacted. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold in February 2025, and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025. No specific provisions or policy changes were detailed in the provided context, as the bill never advanced beyond drafting. The bill did not affect any voters or election procedures, as it was abandoned before committee review. No concrete changes to election laws were proposed or implemented under this bill.
This bill, LC 1897, aimed to repeal a requirement for state agencies to submit annual grant information reports to the legislative finance committee. If passed, it would have eliminated this administrative burden for agencies currently preparing and submitting these reports. However, the bill was canceled in December 2024 and died in process in May 2025, so the reporting requirement remains in effect. The proposal did not advance to a vote or become law.
This bill (LC 1883) proposed changes to the process for selecting public service commissioners, who regulate utilities like electricity and water. It aimed to revise the method for choosing these commissioners, though the specific mechanisms (such as appointment vs. election rules) are not detailed in the provided context. The bill was drafted but never advanced to a vote, as it "died in process" on May 27, 2025. Therefore, no policy changes were enacted, and the bill did not affect any current regulations or stakeholders.
This bill (LC 1944) aimed to revise laws related to marijuana testing procedures but did not advance beyond the drafting stage. It died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning it was never voted on or enacted. The title indicates it would have altered testing regulations for marijuana, but no specific provisions or affected parties were detailed in the available context. As it failed to progress, no concrete policy changes were implemented.
This bill (LC 3468) proposed establishing a formal mentorship program pairing new teachers with experienced educators. It would have directly affected new teachers in public schools by providing structured support during their initial teaching years. The bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 and never became law, so no policy changes were implemented. It did not advance beyond the drafting stage.
