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SR 1MONTANASession 2025State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Montana Senate adopts operating rules and administrative procedures for the 69th Legislature

Original title: Senate rules resolution

Last action · May 23, 2025: (S) Died in ProcessSponsor: Tom McGillvray

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What This Bill Proposed

The Montana Senate adopts its official rules and administrative procedures for the 69th Legislature, establishing leadership duties, committee structures, floor procedures, and gubernatorial confirmation processes.

Why it matters

Governs how bills are introduced, debated, referred to committee, and voted on during the legislative session, directly affecting the timeline and process for all state laws considered by the Senate.

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Montana Senators

Senators must adhere to debate limits, mandatory voting requirements, conduct standards, and committee procedural rules established by the resolution.

Directly affected

Lobbyists

Lobbyists are subject to enforcement of lobbying rules by the Sergeant-at-Arms and must follow restrictions regarding chamber and floor access.

Directly affected

Members of the public

Residents have the right to provide public testimony at committee hearings subject to established notice periods and time restrictions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much advance notice is required for a Senate committee hearing?
Notice of a committee hearing must be posted online and in a conspicuous public place not less than 3 legislative days in advance, subject to certain exceptions.
What constitutes a quorum for a Senate committee?
A quorum of a committee is a majority of the members of the committee, who must be physically or remotely present to act officially.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died on the Senate floor.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. May 23, 2025Senate
    (S) Died in Process
  2. Jan 9, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed
  3. Jan 9, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  4. Jan 9, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  5. Jan 8, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  6. Jan 8, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
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  1. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  2. Jan 7, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  3. Jan 6, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  4. Dec 12, 2024SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  5. Dec 12, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  6. Dec 10, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  7. Dec 10, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  8. Dec 10, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  9. Dec 9, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  10. Dec 8, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  11. Dec 8, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  12. Dec 8, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned
  13. Dec 8, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  14. Dec 7, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Tom McGillvraySenate · District 26RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Tom McGillvray, House of Representatives, State Fire Marshall and 6 more
PersonTom McGillvray“Republican Senator for District 26 who introduced Senate Resolution 1”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“The other chamber of the Montana Legislature”Map →
OrganizationState Fire Marshall“Official who posts maximum occupancy limits for committee rooms”Map →
OrganizationEthics Committee“Standing committee that considers ethical issues and conflicts of interest”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Services Division“Agency responsible for drafting legislation, printing journals, and preparing am”Map →
PersonGovernor“State executive responsible for making nominations, returning vetoes, and recomm”Map →
OrganizationRules Committee“Committee overseeing rule amendments, senator conduct referrals, and related mat”Map →
locationMontana“State where the legislative session and Senate rules apply”Map →
OrganizationFinance and Claims Committee“Class one standing committee responsible for fiscal matters”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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