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Senate concurs with House amendments to 'Stop Squatters' bill after contested debate
Summary
The Montana Senate on March 31 concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 101, known in debate as the "Stop Squatters Act," after objections from some senators who said the changes removed a safety protection for lawful occupants.
Senators on the Montana Senate on March 31 voted to concur in House amendments to Senate Bill 101, the "Stop Squatters Act," advancing the measure to the next stage after debate over protections for lawful occupants.
Senator Greg Beard, sponsor of the bill in the Senate floor proceedings, told the chamber the House amendment included language on indemnification for law enforcement and other edits to the bill as it moved through the House. Senator Alan Olsen objected to the amendments on the floor,…
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