Gender issues seemed to get the most attention, but lawmakers did manage to pass legislation addressing violent crime in Montana. Including issues like MMIP, illicit drug prosecution, sex offender bills, and human trafficking bills.
If you're disgruntled with the two-party system, you should pay attention to two bills that are steamrolling thru Helena this week. One will basically make it impossible for 3rd party candidates to get on the ballot.
Montana has had medical marijuana for several years and in 2022 legalized recreational sales. But now a legislator is proposing new laws and restrictions already.
The Montana Legislature is dealing with a good thing and that good thing will be coming to you in the form of a check. The state has a 2.5 billion dollar surplus and the legislature has passed two bills that will clear the way for some of that money to come back to you.
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Senate Bill 419 would ban the download and use of TikTok in Montana, with fines of $10K per day to internet providers who offer or support the platform.