Bills that appropriate state money, affect state revenues or propose changes in the state constitution have to pass through either the House or the Senate by Tuesday to remain alive.
Bills that appropriate state money, affect state revenues or propose changes in the state constitution have to pass through either the House or the Senate by Tuesday to remain alive.
Congressional opponents of a ban on assault weapons, including Montana Sen. Jon Tester, aren't swayed by another school shooting. Neither are many state legislators, who want to expand, not limit, gun rights in Montana. A reference to Satanism prompts a walkout in a Senate committee hearing. And wilderness schools for troubled teens are once again in the legislative spotlight
HB551 would place an amendment on the ballot to remove “but nothing herein contained shall be held to permit the carrying of concealed weapons” from that section.
Lawmakers have proposed over a dozen amendments during the legislative session thus far. It takes 100 votes from both chambers to send an amendment to be considered by the voters.