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Legislative wrap-up for Thursday, January 10

on January 10, 2013

Thursday at the Montana Legislature, the Senate and House Taxation committees focused in on the state’s revenue estimate for the next two fiscal years.... 

House Bill 42 would revise laws related to destruction of property by minors

on January 10, 2013

Lawmakers are considering a bill to increase the amount of money that can be recovered from a parent when their child is convicted of vandalizing property.... 

FWP seeks expansion of wolf hunting, trapping

on January 10, 2013

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State wildlife officials asked lawmakers Thursday to make it easier to hunt and trap wolves in Montana, while a Bozeman legislator... 

Legislative preview for Thursday, January 10

on January 10, 2013

On Thursday, Montana’s Senate Taxation Committee will consider whether to accept Governor Steve Bullock’s revenue estimates for the next three years.... 

Lawmakers hope to set a new tone at the legislature this session

on January 9, 2013

Olive branches have been extended between the Executive and Legislative branches of government in the early days of the 2013 Legislative Session. As Yellowstone... 

Capitol Connections January 09, 2013

on January 9, 2013

Capitol Connections January 09, 2013

This week on “Capitol Connections”, Governor Steve Bullock (D) and Senate President Jeff Essmann (R-Billings) talk about their legislative... 

Legislative wrap-up for Wednesday, January 09

on January 9, 2013

Wednesday at the Montana legislature, the House Judiciary Committee heard two bills aimed at preventing suicides in jail. Niki Zupanik  of ACLU Montana... 

Lawmakers begin work on Bullock budget

on January 9, 2013

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock’s proposed $500 million spending increase in his state budget plan could be a key issue for Republican... 

New process aims to ensure constitutionality of bills

on January 8, 2013

In 2011 the Republican majority in the legislature passed several bills which opponents decried as unconstitutional. This was cited as a reason for a veto,... 

Legislative preview for Wednesday, January 9

on January 8, 2013

On Wednesday, the Montana House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees will meet together for the presentation of Governor Steve Bullock’s budget...