From bills related to changing zoning laws to legislation aimed at abortion access, lawmakers acted on a long list of legislation as a procedural deadline looms next week.
A bill that would allow students enrolled in Montana public schools to be excused for mental health reasons is locked in a fight over an amendment that would require a medical diagnosis to qualify for an excused absence.
In addition to adding the right for individuals to hunt, fish and trap to the state constitution it would also make those the preferred method of the conservation and management of wildlife in Montana.