During the legislative session, MACo posts the weekly hearings schedule for the bills in which we are monitoring and/or actively participating. Scroll down to view the list.
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But, FIRST . . . What do all the colors mean?!
Bluish Green & Bold
Bills we are monitoring and potentially supporting, opposing, and/or working to amend–they may turn blue . . .
Blue Highlight
Bills on which we are actively working based on member-adopted policy statements.
Green Highlight
Bills pursued by MACo based on member-adopted resolutions.
Red & Bold
Executive Actions that may be happening on bills after they are heard in committee as the week progresses.
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Weekly Hearing Schedule
The committees, bill numbers, and sponsors are all linked to their respective information.
Please note that not all bills may be listed, as bills are consistently being scheduled, and this hearing schedule is updated in the evening.
To view all bills being heard for any particular day, click here.
Thursday, January 26th |
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Time |
Committee |
Room |
Bill No. |
Short Title |
Sponsor |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on General Government | 350 | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Hearing & Public Testimony – Montana Consumer Counsel Hearing & Public Testimony Immediately Following – Secretary of State |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Health & Human Services | 102 | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Subcommittee Work Session & Public Testimony – Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs); Medicaid enrollment, the public health emergency, and federal action |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Long Range Planning | 317B | HB 5 | Long-range building appropriations Hearing – University System projects Joint Meeting with Sec. E (tentative) – Montana University System projects Future costs of major projects for University System appropriated in HB 2 |
Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Judicial Branch Law Enforcement & Justice | 317A | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Hearing & Public Comment – Department of Corrections |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Judiciary | 137 | SB 7 | Revising laws related state prisons and county detention center telecommunications | Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Judiciary | 137 | SB 91 | Eliminate jail penalties for littering | Daniel Emrich (R) SD 11 |
| 10:00 AM | (H) State Administration | 455 | Upcoming Executive Action… HB 173 – Revise laws related to security of vote tabulating machines HB 186 – Revise dates for special purpose elections HB 196 – Revise election laws related to the counting of votes HB 206 – Generally revise mill levy election laws HB 226 – Generally revise pension laws SJ 4 – Provide for interim study of PERS and TRS |
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| 8:30 AM | (H) Business and Labor | 172 | HB 263 | Revise insurance coverage for prescription eyedrop refills | Amy Regier (R) HD 6 |
| 8:30 AM | (H) Business and Labor | 172 | HB 273 | Generally revise laws relating to the director of the state lottery | Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 |
| 8:30 AM | (H) Business and Labor | 172 | HB 305 | Generally revise alcohol laws relating to manufacturing and retail | Edward Buttrey (R) HD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (H) Business and Labor | 172 | SB 20 | Generally revise laws related to alcohol | Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 |
| 8:30 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Education | 472 | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Joint Meeting with Section F – Montana University System – Long Range Building Program Projects |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 34 | Confirm governor’s appointees for the board of private security | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 36 | Confirm governor’s appointees for the board of funeral services | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 37 | Confirm governor’s appointees for the state electrical board | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 39 | Confirm governor’s appointees for the board of public accountants | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 41 | Confirm governor’s appointees for board of architects and landscape architects | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | SR 42 | Confirm governor’s appointees for board of professional engineers/land surveyors | Jason D Small (R) SD 21 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | Upcoming Executive Action… SB 174 – Allow counties funding for broadband infrastructure |
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| 9:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Nat Rsrcs & Transportation | 317C | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Informational Session – Good Neighbor Authority, Fire Suppression Funding |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 9:00 AM | (H) Taxation | 152 | HB 268 | Establish a child tax credit through the individual income tax | Joshua Kassmier (R) HD 27 |
| 9:00 AM | (H) Taxation | 152 | Upcoming Executive Action… HB 251 – Provide budget stability through investment and liability reduction |
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| 9:00 AM | (S) Judiciary | 303 | HB 111 | Revise laws related to assignment of counsel at public expense | Jodee Etchart (R) HD 48 |
| 9:00 AM | (S) Judiciary | 303 | HB 83 | Revise administration of Family Violence Prevention Services Act grants | Amy Regier (R) HD 6 |
| 9:00 AM | (S) Judiciary | 303 | SB 201 | Revise judicial recusal laws when parties made campaign contributions | Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 |
| 9:00 AM | (S) Judiciary | 303 | Upcoming Executive Action… SB 11 – Generally revise criminal justice system laws |
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| 12:15 PM | ——————– | 114 | ———– | LFD’s 2nd Entitlement Share Training for Legislators | —————– |
| 1:00 PM | House Floor Session |
2nd Reading Bills of Interest…… 3rd Reading Bills of Interest…HB 107 – Generally revise the duties of SERC |
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| 1:00 PM | Senate Floor Session |
2nd Reading Bills of Interest…SB 142 – Provide oversight of local impact fee laws 3rd Reading Bills of Interest…SB 119 -Provide tribal property tax exemption to tribal members |
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| 2:30 PM | (S) Finance and Claims | 317 | SB 108 | Revise laws related to proof of vehicle insurance | Barry Usher (R) SD 20 |
| 2:30 PM | (S) Finance and Claims | 317 | SB 132 | Revise agricultural education laws | Becky Beard (R) SD 40 |
| 2:30 PM | (S) Finance and Claims | 317 | SB 19 | Generally revise disorderly conduct sentencing laws | Keith Regier (R) SD 3 |
| 2:30 PM | (S) Finance and Claims | 317 | SB 54 | Revise centrally assessed property appraisals | Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 |
| 2:30 PM | (S) Finance and Claims | 317 | SB 89 | Create pretrial diversion pilot program | Ryan Lynch (D) SD 37 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 119 | Provide funding for public safety pension systems | Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 16 | Revise laws relating to child abuse and neglect proceedings | Jennifer Carlson (R) HD 69 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 163 | Revise and extend Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force | Tyson T Running Wolf (D) HD 16 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 20 | Appropriation for the MSU Local Government Center | Dave Fern (D) HD 5 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 29 | Revise laws related to involuntary commitment of people with dementia or TBI | Jennifer Carlson (R) HD 69 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 102 | HB 292 | Make board of public accountants enterprise fund permanent | Julie Dooling (R) HD 70 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Appropriations | 137 | Upcoming Executive Action… HB 11 – Montana coal endowment program (Section F) HB 188 – Extend funding to Coal Board HB 267 – Create SAFER account for federal highway grants |
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| 3:00 PM | (H) Human Services | 152 | HB 265 | Revise laws related to marijuana dispensaries and licenses | Tanner Smith (R) HD 11 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Human Services | 152 | HB 286 | Allow use of HEART funds for youth suicide prevention efforts | Mary Caferro (D) HD 82 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Local Government | 472 | SB 5 | Remove requirement for a county to publish public notice in an adjacent county | Mary Ann Dunwell (D) SD 42 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Local Government | 472 | SB 98 | Revise the jurisdiction area of municipal health boards | Keith Regier (R) SD 3 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Local Government | 472 | HB 246 | Allow for the zoning of tiny dwelling units | Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Local Government | 472 | Upcoming Executive Action… HB 211 – Revise the local subdivision review process HB 215 – Revise the definition of the governing body of a local health board |
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| 3:00 PM | (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | HB 85 | Expand MEPA categorical exclusions | Marty Malone (R) HD 59 | |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | SB 203 | Revise law for transfer of critical infrastructure and agricultural land | Kenneth Bogner (R) SD 19 | |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | SR 28 | Confirm governor’s appointee for director of department of agriculture | Mike Lang (R) SD 17 | |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Highways and Transportation | 405 | HB 26 | Generally revise highway use laws | George Nikolakakos (R) HD 26 |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Highways and Transportation | 405 | HB 27 | Providing notice of nonstandard penalties for certain traffic violations | Neil Duram (R) HD 2 |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Highways and Transportation | 405 | Upcoming Executive Action… SB 57 – Allow department of transportation to use alternative project delivery methods |
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| 4:30 PM | (S) Joint Select Committee on Election Security | 303 | N/A | Concluding with Election Processes; and Enforcement of Election Laws | N/A |
Friday, January 27th |
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Time |
Committee |
Room |
Bill No. |
Short Title |
Sponsor |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on General Government | 350 | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Work Group |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Long Range Planning | 317B | HB 5 | Long-range building appropriations Hearing – LRBP Projects Introduction, Updates & Projects – FWP Program |
Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Judicial Branch Law Enforcement & Justice | 317A | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Hearing & Public Comment – Department of Corrections |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Judiciary | 137 | HB 301 | Revise laws relating to dangerous drugs | Denise Baum (D) HD 47 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Judiciary | 137 | HB 308 | Establish registry of forensic state hospital patients for limited purposes | Michael Yakawich (R) HD 51 |
| 8:00 AM | (H) Judiciary | 137 | HB 315 | Remove minimum penalty for suspended license | Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 |
| 8:00 AM | (S) Judiciary | 303 | SB 99 | Provide for a youth health protection act | John Fuller (R) SD 4 |
| 8:30 AM | (H) Business and Labor | 172 | HB 277 | Revise workers compensation laws relating to the State Auditor | Nelly Nicol (R) HD 53 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | HB 31 | Generally revise laws related to academic brewers license | Ross H Fitzgerald (R) HD 17 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | HB 41 | Revise laws to expand incumbent worker training eligibility and awards | James Bergstrom (R) HD 30 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | HB 68 | Generally revise laws related to beer and wine licenses | George Nikolakakos (R) HD 26 |
| 8:30 AM | (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs | 422 | HB 69 | Generally revise laws related to agency liquor stores | Terry Falk (R) HD 8 |
| 10:00 AM | (H) Joint Approps Subcom on Health & Human Services | 102 | HB 2 | General Appropriations Act Public Testimony – Tribal Communities and Members |
Llew Jones (R) HD 18 |
| 2:00 PM | (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety | 317 | HB 102 | Revise laws related to accrediting agencies for health care facilities | Jane Gillette (R) HD 64 |
| 2:00 PM | (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety | 317 | HB 116 | Strengthen qualified provider pool statute for children’s mental health services | Jane Gillette (R) HD 64 |
| 2:00 PM | (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety | 317 | HB 65 | Revise cost reporting requirements for home and community-based services | Terry Moore (R) HD 54 |
| 2:00 PM | (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety | 317 | SB 198 | Revise laws related to behavioral health peer support specialists | Jen Gross (D) SD 25 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Education | 137 | HB 287 | Revise laws related to Indian language preservation | Jonathan Windy Boy (D) HD 32 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Education | 137 | HB 288 | Revise laws related to tuition waivers for American Indian students | Jonathan Windy Boy (D) HD 32 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Human Services | 152 | HB 302 | Insurance coverage for 12-month supply of birth control | Alice Buckley (D) HD 63 |
| 3:00 PM | (H) Human Services | 152 | HB 310 | Require report on the use of HEART funds | Jennifer Carlson (R) HD 69 |
| 3:00 PM | (S) Natural Resources | 303 | SB 207 | Clarify final decree process for compacts | Bob Brown (R) SD 7 |
| 3:00 PM | (S) State Administration | SB 49 | Generally revise cabin site sales | Mike Cuffe (R) SD 1 | |
| 3:00 PM | (S) State Administration | 335 | Upcoming Executive Action… SB 86 – Limiting the number of registered voters in each election precinct SB 156 – Require elected county clerks to run nonpartisan |
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Questions?
Eric Bryson
Executive Director
Phone: 406-461-2084
ebryson@mtcounties.org
Jason Rittal
Deputy Director
406-441-5464
jrittal@mtcounties.org
Karen Alley
Associate General Counsel
Phone: 406-441-5472
kalley@mtcounties.org
Shantil Siaperas
Communications Director
Phone: 406-925-1134
shantil@mtcounties.org