A coalition of Montana media organizations filed suit this week, challenging as unconstitutional the practice of Republican committee chairs holding closed meetings of GOP members before the panels vote on bills.
Montana Secretary of State Backs Changes to Same Day Registration
Montana s Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R-MT) is backing an end to same day voter registration and other important election integrity measures being discussed before the Montana Legislature this session. She also supports a proposed voter ID bill by State Sen. Mike Cuffe (R-Eureka).
Jacobsen joined us on the radio Thursday morning where she spoke in support of both House Bill 176 and Senate Bill 169. HB 176 would close late voter registration by noon on the day before the election, effectively ending same day voter registration. SB 169 would require voters to provide a valid photo ID in order to register, according to the Montana Free Press. Listen to the full conversation below.
Concealed carry expansion bill passes Senate
Proponents say the measure allowing guns in bars and on college campuses promotes public safety by easing restrictions on responsible gun owners. Opponents worry that more guns means more dangerous public spaces.
by Eric Dietrich
Montana Free Press HELENA A bill expanding the locations where Montanans can legally carry concealed firearms cleared the state Senate Wednesday, and is expected to head to the desk of Gov. Greg Gianforte. Proponents say House Bill 102 is a way to cut back on restrictions that keep responsible gun owners from carrying firearms to protect themselves and others. In its current form, the bill would let Montanans carry concealed firearms in public settings such as banks and bars regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. People with permits would also be.
As of midday Jan. 29, 490 bills have been introduced , and there’s one bill on Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. This week, we’re watching bills to make tribes