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On a party-line vote with Republican support, the Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would create the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act.
The bill would require health care providers to take all medically appropriate and reasonable actions to preserve the life and health of any child born as the result of natural, induced or cesarean labor or an abortion.
Thirty-one Republicans voted for the bill on a second reading, while 19 Democrats opposed. The bill faces a third reading before moving to the House.
SB 315 carried by Sen. David Howard, R-Park City, would be effective immediately upon passage and signing by the governor. An amendment to Howard s bill put on by the Senate on Monday would void the referendum if Howard bill passes.Â
Today is a historic day for Montana taxpayers, ranchers, farmers, and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Water is life, and the Compact honors our trust responsibilities, creates jobs, and prevents decades of costly litigation while investing in infrastructure and providing certainty to water users everywhere. I am proud to have led the effort to get this Compact signed into law, and I will continue working with the Tribes and water users to hold the government accountable and ensure it is implemented quickly and effectively.
Senator Jon Tester
After years of effort, our bipartisan bill that settles the century long CSKT water dispute is now law. This is a huge win for all Montanans. Our bill protects the water rights of all Montanans, saves taxpayer dollars, creates jobs, modernizes rural infrastructure, protects Montana agriculture and prevents costly litigation. Iâm very glad I could play a direct role in getting this done, and I thank President Trump for signing our