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.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill Monday the Republican sponsor says would create a Montana law Hyde Amendment that would prohibit public funds from being used to pay for abortions unless they were the result of rape or incest, or if the mother’s life is at risk.
The Legislature is bound by a few simple rules: they must complete their work within the 90 allotted days, they must meet deadlines and they must serve their constituents (yes, all of their constituents), not push their own personal interests or private ideologies.