Request interim study on media literacy
HJ 59 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study on enhancing media literacy education in Montana schools. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to examine current media literacy practices, collaborate with educators and experts, and review successful approaches from other states. The study must conclude by September 15, 2026, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature. This resolution does not create new laws or directly affect individuals; it is solely a procedural request for research. The resolution died in process on May 22, 2025, meaning it did not advance further.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2025
Last action May 22, 2025
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The bill was renumbered from LC 2137 to HJ 59 and updated with the full list of sponsors. The substantive policy content regarding the request for an interim study on media literacy remains unchanged, with no modifications to the study's scope, timeline, or requirements.
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Bill number changed from LC 2137 to HJ 59, and the full list of sponsors was added to the header.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
36–14
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 29, 2025
D
Democratic18
72% Nay
R
Republican32
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Apr 29, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (36-14)
senate
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
upper
Apr 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (58-42)
house
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Education
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Education
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Education
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Strand
DDemocratic
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