Bill
LC 2752
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2752, Title: Clarify single subject provisions in the Montana Constitution, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024Purpose and I
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2752, Title: Clarify single subject provisions in the Montana Constitution, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The intent of this bill is to amend the Montana Constitution to provide clearer guidelines and restrictions on the inclusion of multiple subjects within a single legislative bill or ballot initiative.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "single subject" to mean that a bill or initiative can only address one general topic or purpose
- Prohibits the inclusion of unrelated provisions within the same bill or initiative
- Requires the Montana Supreme Court to strictly interpret and enforce the single subject rule
- Allows courts to sever any unconstitutional provisions from a bill or initiative without invalidating the entire measure
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Montana Legislature, which would face stricter limitations on the scope and content of bills they can introduce
- Citizen groups and organizations proposing ballot initiatives, who would need to ensure their measures adhere to the single subject requirement
- The Montana judiciary, which would play a larger role in reviewing and enforcing the single subject rule
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
As a proposed constitutional amendment, this bill would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the Montana House and Senate before being placed on the statewide ballot for voter approval. If passed by the Legislature, it would then be subject to a public referendum at the next general election.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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