This bill (LC 3278) proposed a general revision to the "FWP" code, though the specific scope of the revision is not detailed in the provided context. It was drafted by the legislature but was placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 27, 2025. As a procedural revision bill with no concrete policy changes described, it did not advance to become law. No specific provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms were established, as the bill was not enacted.
This bill (LC 1953) proposed creating an interim study committee to examine tourism and recreation issues in the state. It did not enact any new laws or directly affect residents or businesses. The bill was drafted but never advanced, as it "died in process" on May 27, 2025, after being placed on hold in December 2024. No substantive policy changes resulted from this procedural measure.
This bill (LC 1948) titled "Generally revise criminal law" was drafted but never advanced beyond the initial stages. The legislative process shows it was assigned to a drafter in November 2024, placed on hold in January 2025, and ultimately died in process in May 2025. No specific policy provisions or affected parties are documented in the provided context, as the bill did not proceed to committee review or floor action. Therefore, no concrete changes to criminal law were proposed or enacted.
This bill (LC 3276) was titled "Generally revise healthcare" but was never enacted. The legislative record shows it was drafted in late 2024 but placed on hold and ultimately died in process on May 27, 2025. No specific policy provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms were detailed in the provided context. As it did not advance beyond the drafting stage, there are no concrete policy changes to summarize. The bill's status indicates it did not become law or impact healthcare policy.
LC 1876 aimed to revise the permitted operating hours for breweries in the state. If enacted, it would have directly affected licensed breweries by allowing extended operating hours beyond current limits. The bill proposed specific changes to the hours during which breweries could serve alcohol on-site. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and was never enacted into law. Therefore, no policy changes were implemented under this bill.
Bill LC 3141, titled "Generally revise asbestos litigation laws," aimed to change legal procedures for lawsuits involving asbestos exposure, which would have directly affected individuals filing claims (plaintiffs) and companies defending such cases (defendants). The bill was drafted but died in process in May 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or became law. Specific proposed changes to litigation rules or standards are not detailed in the available context, as the bill was withdrawn before committee consideration. Without the full bill text, concrete policy mechanisms cannot be described, though revisions would have altered how asbestos-related cases are handled in court.
LC 3473, titled "Establish right to repair laws," was a proposed bill aiming to require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with access to necessary tools, parts, and repair manuals for electronic devices and vehicles. It would have directly affected consumers, repair businesses, and manufacturers by mandating accessible repair resources. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without advancing to a vote or becoming law, so no policy changes were implemented. As a proposed measure, it did not result in any concrete legal requirements or changes to current repair practices.
LC 3246, titled "Generally revise landlord tenant laws," was introduced but died in the drafting process on May 27, 2025, without advancing to committee or floor consideration. The bill's specific provisions or policy changes were not detailed in the provided context, as it remained at the draft stage. No concrete revisions to landlord-tenant regulations were enacted or debated. Therefore, a summary of its content cannot be provided due to lack of available details.
This bill (LC 3315) proposed revisions to laws governing term limits for elected officials. However, it died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without advancing beyond the drafting stage. No specific provisions or affected offices were detailed in the provided context, as the bill was never introduced for debate or voting. The bill's intended scope remains unspecified due to its early termination.
LC 3408 was a proposed bill to revise tax laws governing rental income, targeting landlords and tenants who earn income from rental properties. It aimed to update how rental income is calculated, reported, and taxed under existing state tax codes. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but did not advance further, as its draft was marked "Died in Process" by May 2025. No specific provisions or concrete changes were enacted, as the bill never became law.
This bill (LC 3237) proposed changing Montana's primary election system to require voters to be registered with a political party to participate in that party's primary election. It would have directly affected Montana voters who are unaffiliated or registered with a different party than the primary they wished to vote in. The bill aimed to establish closed primaries as the standard process for selecting candidates. However, the draft was placed on hold in March 2025 and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, meaning it never became law.
This bill (LC 3164) proposed requiring all government agencies to accept paper filings for services, such as permits or applications, alongside digital options. It would have directly affected citizens and businesses needing to submit documents to state agencies. The bill aimed to ensure accessibility for people without reliable internet access or digital tools. However, the bill was placed on hold and ultimately died in the legislative process without becoming law.
