One of the bills would dilute the voting power of cities on energy matters through political redistricting, the other would prevent cities from addressing climate change.
Three Republicans – Sens. Greg Frazer of Deer Lodge, Mike Hopkins of Missoula, and Tom Welch of Dillon – joined 32 Democrats in voting against the bill, which passed a crucial second reading 65-35.
The Legislature this week worked through hearings for some legislation that would, if passed, ask voters to make changes to the state Constituion in the fall of 2024.