This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Montana House of Representatives. It urges President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin for federal charges and Governor Walz to pardon him for state charges related to the 2020 George Floyd case. The resolution claims Chauvin is innocent, cites George Floyd's criminal history and drug use as context, and argues the convictions resulted from "political motivations" and "biased media coverage." It also calls for the return of a $27 million Minneapolis settlement paid to Floyd's family. Montana has no authority to influence these pardons or settlements.
LC 3255 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study of how Montana’s Department of Transportation (DOT) shares personal information from driver records. The study will examine why data is shared, what specific information is disclosed, who receives it, privacy impacts on Montanans, and whether the sharing generates revenue for the DOT. The resolution requires the Legislative Council to complete the study by September 15, 2026, and report findings to the 70th Legislature. This resolution does not change current law but seeks to understand existing data-sharing practices under Montana’s Driver Privacy Protection Act.
This joint resolution requests an interim study of Montana's medical response to COVID-19. It directs the Legislative Council to examine short- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, remdesivir, dexamethasone, and other treatments, including ivermectin's potential benefits. The study will also assess outcomes of Montana's Right to Try Act for experimental treatments related to active infections, "long COVID," and vaccine-related health impacts. Findings must be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy but mandates a review of specific medical interventions.
This joint resolution (LC 4342) requests an interim study of the Montana State Hospital and patient transition issues. It directs a committee or staff to examine how to refocus the hospital on forensic/civil commitments, expand community treatment teams, leverage existing programs, explore alternatives to court-ordered evaluations, and compare costs of hospital beds versus community care. The study must be completed by September 15, 2026, and its findings reported to the 70th Legislature. The resolution does not change current law but seeks to address challenges in patient placement and community support systems.
This joint resolution (LC 3277) requests an interim study to examine Montana's Block Management Program, which provides public hunting access on private land. The study will assess program funding sustainability, landowner compensation caps, and strategies to expand participation and acreage. It requires a committee to consult with the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, hunters, and landowners, with findings due to the 70th Legislature by September 2026. The resolution does not change current law but directs analysis of financial pressures as program costs rose from $4.7 million (2010) to $11.5 million (2023) while acreage declined.
This joint resolution (LC 2859) requests a study on water reuse in Montana, directing the Legislative Council to form a committee to examine the topic. The committee will analyze existing water reuse infrastructure, laws, barriers to implementation, and how other states handle reuse, with findings due to the 70th Legislature by September 2026. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents or businesses but will inform future legislative decisions on water reuse policies. The study focuses on gathering data to support potential future policy changes.
This House resolution (LC 2045) is a commemorative statement recognizing historical events the sponsor associates with the Democratic Party. It does not create new laws or affect current policies; instead, it cites specific historical claims about the party's role in slavery, Jim Crow laws, the Ku Klux Klan, and other discriminatory practices from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The resolution is directed at the Democratic Party's historical actions, not current legislators or policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on governance or voting.
This joint resolution (LC 4001) requests a study of how recent or potential federal funding changes might affect Montana's Department of Transportation (MDT). It directs the Legislative Finance Committee to analyze impacts on MDT operations, staffing (including 2,041+ positions partially or fully funded by federal dollars), and key programs like highways, infrastructure projects, and maintenance. The study must assess risks to program viability and budget adjustments, with findings due to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact new policy but prepares lawmakers for potential federal funding shifts.
This bill (LC 2098) is a joint resolution requesting an interim study of Montana's youth and family behavioral health prevention programs. It directs a temporary committee to examine current funding (federal, state, local, private), system coordination, workforce training, and gaps in services for youth under 18. The study will assess how prevention programs help divert youth from crises like substance use treatment, ER visits, or involvement with justice systems. The committee must collaborate with agencies, tribal governments, schools, and nonprofits to map existing programs, funding streams, and evidence-based practices before reporting findings to the 70th Legislature.
LC 1065 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study of Montana's driving under the influence (DUI) laws. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to review current DUI statutes, evaluate penalties compared to other states, examine incarceration rates and treatment options, and analyze factors contributing to Montana's high DUI rates - including cultural aspects. The study must conclude by September 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature. This resolution does not change laws but seeks data to inform future policy decisions.
This joint resolution requests an interim study on how federal funding changes could impact Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), which relies on 68.3% federal funding for its budget and supports 2,012+ positions. The Legislative Finance Committee will analyze effects on agency operations, personnel reductions, program sustainability, and budget adjustments. The study must be completed by September 15, 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature. It directly affects DPHHS programs like Medicaid, child services, and public health initiatives dependent on federal dollars. The resolution is procedural and does not enact policy changes.
This joint resolution (LC 3596) requests an interim study on how federal funding changes could affect Montana's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). It directs the Legislative Finance Committee to analyze impacts on DEQ programs (like water quality, waste management, and air quality), agency operations, staffing (376 positions rely on federal funds), and budget adjustments. The study must be completed by September 2026 and reported to the 70th Legislature. As a procedural resolution, it does not change funding but seeks to inform future policy decisions.
