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Committee rejects amendment but passes bill defining partisan bill‑draft requests
Summary
The committee considered executive action on House Bill 142, debated an amendment to define "partisan basis," the amendment failed on a 7‑7 tie, and the full bill passed on a roll call, 8‑6.
The Montana House Legislative Administration Committee took executive action on House Bill 142 and considered an offered amendment (HB0142.001.001) that would have defined the phrase "partisan basis" in the code.
The amendment sponsor explained the change would define "partisan basis" to mean a vote by members of a single party to request bill drafts, arguing the definition would align the statute with legislative practice. Opponents, including Representative Schubert and Representative Marler, called the amendment confusing and unnecessary, saying committee…
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