Montana Governor Signs Five More Election Bills
From Thursday, May 18 to Monday, May 22, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed at least five election bills into law.
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Montana Senate Passes Bill Banning Private Funding for Election Administration
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Montana Senate passed Senate Bill 117, which would ban state, county or local officials from accepting private donations to fund election administration.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr and Constituents Sue Over Legislature’s Censure
On Monday, May 1, Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D), the state’s first openly transgender lawmaker and four of her constituents from Missoula County, Montana filed a lawsuit challenging her censure by the Republican-controlled Montana Legislature.
Montana House Censures Lawmaker for Remainder of Session
On Wednesday, April 26, the Montana House voted 68-32 to censure Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D), the state’s first openly transgender lawmaker, after her comments during a debate on legislation to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Montana Court Strikes Down Three Voter Suppression Laws in Win for Voters
On Friday, Sept. 30, a Montana trial court struck down three voter suppression laws for violating the Montana Constitution — a huge win for voters.
Montana Supreme Court Affirms Temporary Block on Voter Restrictions
On Thursday, Sept. 21, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a decision temporarily blocking the implementation of two voter suppression laws.
Judge Strikes Down Montana Law Limiting Voting Options for Young Voters
On Wednesday, July 27, a Montana state court judge struck down House Bill 506 — a suppressive voting law that prohibited the mailing of ballots to new voters who will be eligible to vote on Election Day but are not yet 18 — for violating the Montana Constitution.
Montana Supreme Court Reinstates Two Voter Suppression Laws
Last night, the Montana Supreme Court reinstated two previously-blocked voter suppression laws while an appeal challenging the laws moves forward.
Montana Judge Blocks Four Voter Suppression Laws
Today, a state trial court judge in Montana temporarily blocked four voter suppression laws from being enforced as litigation continues.
Montana State Court Blocks Provisions of New Voter Suppression Law
On Thursday, Feb. 3, a Montana state court permanently blocked portions of a new election law for violating the Montana Constitution.
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