Montana House Democrats

42 members strong in the Montana Legislature. Fighting for freedom, fairness, and affordability to get Montana back on track.

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When a majority of Montanans find it difficult to afford transportation, healthcare, and groceries, something has gone deeply wrong.

During the interim and for next year’s legislative session, we’re laser focused on creating a Montana we can all afford.

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When an elite insider is the first to file and last to withdraw, elevating their hand-picked successor, it’s Montana voters who lose out.

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Next session, Rep. Paul Tuss of Havre will bring a bill that stops powerful insiders from gaming the process.

“It’s not about one party or the other party, it’s about a functioning democracy and putting faith in the voters instead of inside
players within the political system.”

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After receiving our letter, we’re glad to see the Gianforte Administration reverse course.

We’re always looking out for Freedom of Speech and the right to assemble. The Capitol is the People’s House.

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The Montana Department of Administration is considering revising a recent policy change that restricts weekend rallies at the Capitol in Helena, according to department director Misty Ann Giles. https://t.co/GpcfiERfe4

[James Reavis @ReavisforMT]

The most vulnerable Montanans will suffer. When paperwork stops your healthcare, the responsibility will lie with @mtgop and @GovGianforte . Montanans will remember this vote. #mtpol #mtleg #mtnews @MTDems

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House Dems' statement on the Governor's line-item veto (cuts) to HB 2, the state's two-year budget bill ⬇️

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Rep. Thedis Crowe’s (Browning) bill to renew the grow your own teachers program has become law! This bill was a priority for House Dems, and it gives rural and Native communities the resources they need to recruit and train teachers from their own homegrown talent.

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Gov. Gianforte just vetoed a bill that would have funded school meals for all MT kids. This common-sense bill was a cost-effective way to improve kids’ success in the classroom. Call or email Gianforte to hold him accountable for letting kids go hungry in school!

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Gianforte wants to hide from the law, leave our first responders hanging out to dry, and make life harder and more expensive for working Montanans. Call or email him to hold him accountable for his harmful vetoes!

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Gov. Gianforte recently vetoed a number of bills from House Dems to make government more transparent, to protect MT Medicaid, to keep firefighters safe, to make insurance cover hearing aids, and to defend recreation on MT's rivers.

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Rep. Jill Cohenour’s (East Helena) bill to protect Montanans’ privacy online has also became law! This bill will criminalize the use of explicit deepfakes and revenge porn, protecting Montanans' right to privacy.

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Rep. Tyson Running Wolf (Browning) has fought for years for resources to fight the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. His bill to strengthen the MMIP State Task Force by making sure it also addresses cases of murder has become law.

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Rep. Melissa Romano’s (Helena) bill to help kids get a good start in math also just became law! Her bill was a priority for House Dems this session, and will make sure kids get the math skills they need to be successful in kindergarten and beyond.

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Rep. SJ Howell (Missoula) brought a bill this session to make Montana Medicaid work better, by letting healthcare providers help their patients fill out necessary forms. This bill just became law, and will help keep people from getting kicked off their healthcare coverage!

[Governor Greg Gianforte @GovGianforte]

A bill to ban Styrofoam is a prime example of unnecessary, costly government overreach.

Let’s save taxpayer dollars and allow Montana businesses to serve hot coffee in whatever cups they choose.

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House Dems’ bill to protect the privacy of your data while using mental health apps has become law! This bill from House Dem Leader @KatieSullivanMT (Missoula) will make sure companies can’t share or profit off of your most sensitive personal information.

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Our bill to refund unused rental application fees has become law! It’s the most significant pro-renter bill passed in years, and it will put hundreds of $$$ back in renters’ pockets. Thanks to sponsor Rep. @KellyKortum (Bozeman) for getting this over the finish line!

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Take action to support Montana teachers and students! Call the governor's office and tell Gianforte to sign HB 499 and HB 551 when they reach his desk.

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Tell Gov. Gianforte to sign HB 311 when it reaches his desk to make sure that rental management companies aren't collecting application fees just to increase their profits