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Votes at a glance

- House Bill 56 (ambulance provider assessment fee program): Passed, 83 yeas, 15 nays.
- House Bill 84 (liability training for prescribed fires): Passed, 94 yeas, 4 nays.
- House Bill 239 (construction contractors): Passed, 98 yeas, 0 nays.
- House Bill 284 (interim committee re: civil rights and MUS): Passed, 59 yeas, 39 nays.
- House Bill 367 (workers compensation travel and reimbursement): Passed, 98 yeas, 0 nays.
- House Bill 388 (pregnancy center autonomy): Passed, 57 yeas, 41 nays.
- House Bill 392 (commercial family video content rules): Passed, 98 yeas, 0 nays.
- House Bill 400 (Free to Speak Act): Passed, 56 yeas, 42 nays.
- House Bill 426 (real estate appraisers, clarifying laws): Passed, 96 yeas, 2 nays.
- House Joint Resolution 6 (recognizing U.S. 200th birthday): Passed, 84 yeas, 14 nays.

Several other bills were read and ordered passed on the floor; when the transcript included a recorded tally it is listed above. Where the clerk did not read a final tally in the provided transcript excerpt, the bill was noted on the floor as passed but a specific roll-call tally was not available in the excerpt.

The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and adjourned to reconvene the following day.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Floor Session Feb 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","During third reading the House passed multiple bills (including funding, liability, and regulatory measures). The following is a concise list of bills read and their recorded House votes where provided.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature MT, Montana","taxId",77694,"location","Montana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6317090,"House rejects bill requiring federal agents to notify county sheriffs before arrests, searches",1084,4569000,5653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa&start=4569&end=5653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa/thumbnail_4569000.jpg","/articles/6317090/Montana/House-rejects-bill-requiring-federal-agents-to-notify-county-sheriffs-before-arrests-searches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6317090-4d92ec1e9d61b8b160db5378c383640f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143143&Signature=UK--cH9PK9~XRxmOErs9gqysgry8VHcQ~h6RjceftYWNrK2estWWiFcVLjBVW6H7u6PsA8L27ex~oeissAbQfSLuJfc3beBTOd7jBdeb7DgZQQfdPtdOKjOc-zoWnSHtlIhgayAwGt~d5rOW4RYbhHhUX0SkTRwj8Hxh~fU0ne3XWlJT0JevK2ocBD1ydgtNzFCrx88oeQTum5TPTa-uG5YKXpNGbi5QhFFt6fTRKU1KVHBsXh0N4atjh7NQ4VaPOKGDEUdKUly1eWSluo517HBBSfhGGOmu~KQCGp-mZjC74nJWAbtbob8wVLaidkXLXZNOQWDfqYEA2bVGqASwiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Deming introduced House Bill 439 as a \u00153heriffs bill\u00154 asking federal officials to provide notice to the county sheriff before executing arrests, searches or seizures in the county. \"The bill's intent is to remind everyone of the importance of notice and cooperation,\" Deming said, citing incidents where local sheriffs were not informed of federal operations.

Supporters and several sheriffs told members they want better deconfliction and communication. Representative Gist said officer safety is paramount: advance notice helps local officers know whether a federal operation might require backup and prevents plainclothes confusion at a scene. Representative Sprunner and other members reported that some local sheriffs had changed their position after consultations and now support notice requirements.

Opponents, including Representative Close, argued the measure likely conflicts with the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause and exceeds state authority to regulate federal law enforcement. Close said, \"we simply do not have the authority under the supremacy clause to tell the federal government not to make an arrest.\" Others pointed to practical problems: Indian-country jurisdiction where county sheriffs lack authority, ongoing federal investigations where notice could compromise operations, and the risk of creating inconsistent, impractical notice obligations across jurisdictions.

The House voted on the sponsor's motion to recommend the bill do pass. The clerk recorded 44 representatives voting aye and 56 voting no; House Bill 439 failed second reading.","House Bill 439, which would have required federal agents to notify the county sheriff before an arrest, search, or seizure in the county (with limited exceptions), failed on second reading after a lengthy debate over officer safety, tribal jurisdiction, and federal supremacy.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6317095,"House advances measure raising threshold and requiring draft for special-session polls after amendment fails",169,3146000,3315000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa&start=3146&end=3315","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa/thumbnail_3146000.jpg","/articles/6317095/Montana/House-advances-measure-raising-threshold-and-requiring-draft-for-special-session-polls-after-amendment-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6317095-a558d9eebc2ba3fe4929ae02cc6aa9bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143143&Signature=TqowmlxBX1LlTrxRE8~Fs18bcGwQmlrUoeiwBKJV-TnsdeYbtadnO4roHkn20I9aZqgMWRIYYovsbZspd0owAHrUjnktzxf9Mv42sYU64~pgeGNnuAlyAufxOhtwxnPauXVtOJhhJRWBwF91ZXKm1zic02G-W-76LD5oQECKvprU9bgHtCwzD8IjEDwsEaudzHAudkRExQdTAASdGk3dhoCNgrmsDMHpnn0awb8Lka1m1RmU2yzeSr6VLUuzGhdMU4~lC9myf9E8jf4vZQ1fpPbRAg8WOfVg~yx1Xf8GVnmpV2sYvb9Wza1GNIxoHJjMwTILDnG9G89gQHri2fjS3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative G. Nicolakakos introduced House Bill 348, which would raise the number of legislators required to trigger a poll to call a special session from 10 to 30 and require those requesting a poll to submit draft legislation with the request. \"Special session is serious business,\" the sponsor said, arguing the change promotes \"efficiency and respect.\"

Representative Regier offered an amendment to change the threshold to 20 members, calling that a \"middle\" position between 10 and 30. Regier argued that the constitution grants the legislature the power to self-convene and that the threshold should not be so high as to make the power impractical.

The amendment was debated and voted down. The clerk recorded 42 ayes and 58 noes on the amendment, so the body rejected the lower 20-member threshold. Speakers on the floor who opposed the sponsor's original 30-member threshold argued it would make calling a special session too difficult; supporters said 30 represents a reasonable bar that reduces publicity-driven or frivolous polling.

After debate the sponsor's motion that the committee recommend House Bill 348 do pass advanced for second reading consideration.","House Bill 348 would raise the number of legislators required to trigger a poll for a special session and require a draft bill with any poll request. An amendment to lower the threshold to 20 members failed; sponsor said the change is meant to curb frivolous special-session calls.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6317100,"House committee backs bill to limit closures of November mule deer hunt after hours of debate",1784,1126000,2910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa&start=1126&end=2910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375023-bf3ce5d5ccd84d6ff8291a248b052dfa/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6317100/Montana/House-committee-backs-bill-to-limit-closures-of-November-mule-deer-hunt-after-hours-of-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6317100-f5b42d32cddbdb085b7a8c3b86d19d69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143143&Signature=g2Hkb8uHQuXufQ4WG2KhLxwWJXkr8uGPwsh1ExE9n-ZKtk9sF~xBTj-m8hizhDOO5Y-teh42ESbAAzBcnJpuWVNT5J8WToPsVjfuzMCcc~mxGlZgzssWl9hY14IiL6dlTC-S2uINES3cyPk17-rHSQ99K0NJ6mRBfQUrDm~PGEi7nbg~EbEKte-d7zSrnyz76gPSG4ztzKPbkKCIZnqTHno0l~sLqi5ZC6tS9C00M~VQSdZgceYVxxSxBBaXipjTYXz3pDPnBW5y8cWVNam4Sp3QOy2Gp-S6ISuZ2q4KReQSet0hxE777OOzN3UG2J9uIQbIQw3Yj9n0JIdeGomQbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Jay Hinkle, sponsor of House Bill 139, told the House Committee of the Whole that the bill would place modest \"sideboards\" on mule deer management and preserve a long-standing November rut hunt that many Montana hunters value. \"House bill 139 is a protection bill for the overwhelming majority of sportsmen and women in Montana,\" Hinkle said.

Supporters said the bill protects hunting traditions and opportunities for families and young hunters during the rut. Hinkle said the measure does not prevent the Fish, Wildlife & Parks commission from using its management tools; rather, it would prevent the commission from removing the November buck hunt statewide, closing more than a set percentage of hunting districts at once, or imposing multi-year closures without review.

Opponents argued the Legislature should not set seasons in statute and that management decisions should follow scientific data. Representative Konower said season setting \"is not something that we should make a habit of doing in this legislature\" and warned that numeric limits in statute could be \"random numbers\" untethered to sound wildlife science.

Other critics, including outfitters and land managers who spoke on the floor, said the bill could hamper emergency responses to population crashes or disease and that local conditions differ across Montana. Representative Aldous, identifying himself as an outfitter, said hunting animals \"at their most vulnerable time of the year\" is not sound resource management and urged a no vote.

Hinkle and other supporters responded with details from department data and bill text: the bill would (1) prohibit closing mule deer buck hunting during the general season prior to Nov. 6 in a hunting district, (2) prohibit closures in more than 20% of the state's hunting districts in a single season, and (3) prevent a closure from lasting more than two years in a six-year period without reopening. Hinkle said Fish and Game currently restricts rut-season harvest in only about 6% of districts and that the bill allows the commission to manage while guarding against a statewide loss of November opportunity.

Committee members asked about the provenance of the numbers in the bill, who had signed letters for and against the measure, and whether the map examples the sponsor showed included tribal reservation lands. The sponsor said the cross-hatched example was illustrative, that reservations are managed separately, and that some outside sportsmen's group letters had been sent in error and later corrected.

After extended discussion, the committee voted on the sponsor's motion that House Bill 139 be recommended do pass. The clerk recorded an interim count during the roll call; the committee report moved forward for second-reading processes.","Lawmakers debated House Bill 139, which would restrict the Fish and Game Commission\u0000from closing buck mule-deer hunting before Nov. 6, limit the share of districts that can be closed, and bar multi-year statewide closures. The committee recommended the bill do pass after contested floor discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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