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HJ 9MONTANASession 2025State Billpassed both
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Montana Legislature adopts joint resolution supporting Israel and condemning antisemitism

Original title: Joint resolution in support of Israel

Last action · April 25, 2025: (H) Filed with Secretary of StateSponsor: Randyn Gregg

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What This Bill Would Do

The Montana Legislature adopted a expressing official support for Israel's right to exist, condemning all forms of antisemitism, and denouncing terrorist attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

Why it matters

Establishes an official state policy position without altering state laws, spending funds, or changing statutory rights for residents.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State of Israel

The resolution officially supports the nation's right to exist and condemns attacks against it.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this joint resolution change state laws or appropriate money?
No, it is a non-binding expressing the official position of the Montana Legislature and does not alter state laws or allocate funding.
Who receives copies of this resolution after passage?
The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy to President Donald J. Trump and the Montana Congressional Delegation.

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News Coverage

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‘I Am Honored’: Abdul El-Sayed Accepts Endorsement From Arab-American PAC Led by Hamas Cheerleader Who’s Called for Israeli Jews To Be Sent 'Back to Poland’

Washington Free BeaconJul 1, 2026

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has accepted an endorsement from an Arab-American lobbying group whose leadership has expressed support for Hamas and Hezbollah. The article reports that the group's leadership has previously made statements calling for Israeli Jews to be sent to Poland.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

36 actions
  1. Apr 25, 2025House
    (H) Filed with Secretary of State
  2. Apr 25, 2025Senate
    (S) Signed by President
  3. Apr 23, 2025House
    (H) Signed by Speaker
  4. Apr 16, 2025House
    (H) Returned from Enrolling
  5. Apr 11, 2025House
    (H) Sent to Enrolling
  6. Apr 11, 2025Senate
    (S) 3rd Reading
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  1. Apr 11, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  2. Apr 10, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  3. Apr 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  4. Apr 9, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  5. Apr 9, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  6. Apr 8, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  7. Mar 31, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing Canceled
  8. Mar 30, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  9. Mar 20, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  10. Mar 20, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  11. Mar 19, 2025House
    (H) Transmitted to Senate
  12. Mar 19, 2025House
    (H) 3rd Reading
  13. Mar 19, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  14. Mar 18, 2025House
    (H) 2nd Reading
  15. Mar 18, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  16. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  17. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  18. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  19. Jan 30, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  20. Jan 28, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  21. Jan 28, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  22. Jan 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
    (H) Introduced
  23. Jan 24, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  24. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  25. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  26. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  27. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  28. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  29. Jan 21, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  30. Jan 20, 2025House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.

Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Randyn GreggHouse · District 78RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

E. Albus, K. Love, S. Klakken and 38 more
PersonE. Albus“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonK. Love“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonS. Klakken“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonL. Brewster“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonC. Cochran“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationHamas“Identified as a terrorist entity conducting attacks on Israel.”Map →
PersonS. Fitzpatrick“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonDonald J. Trump“U.S. President designated to receive a copy of the resolution.”Map →
PersonR. Miner“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonC. Sprunger“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonJ. Fitzpatrick“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationIran“Identified as a nation conducting attacks on Israel.”Map →
PersonS. Kelly“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonM. Vinton“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonRandyn Gregg“Primary sponsor of House Joint Resolution 9.”Map →
PersonE. Stafman“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonL. Bennett“Co-sender of the resolution / co-sponsor.”Map →
PersonT. Sharp“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonA. Regier“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonC. Neumann“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonD. Bedey“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonB. Ler“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonK. Bogner“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonE. Tilleman“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonB. Mitchell“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationMontana Congressional Delegation“Federal congressional delegation designated to receive a copy of the resolution.”Map →
PersonB. Barker“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonG. Overstreet“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonV. Moore“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonJ. Etchart“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationHezbollah“Identified as a terrorist entity conducting attacks on Israel.”Map →
PersonG. Kmetz“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonM. Bertoglio“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonG. Nikolakakos“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonZ. Wirth“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonW. Galt“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonM. Nikolakakos“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonM. Thiel“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonG. Lammers“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
locationIsrael“The nation whose right to exist is reaffirmed by the resolution.”Map →
PersonC. Schomer“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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