Montana Session 2 Status: In Committee

HB 224 — Generally revise criminal law Prohibiting judges from seeking, accepting, or using political party endorsement

Last action — (H) Died in Process

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with Session 2. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Greg Gianforte (Republican) on January 21, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Generally revise criminal law Prohibiting judges from seeking, accepting, or using political party endorsement

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. (H) Died in Process

  2. (H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

  3. (H) Tabled in Committee

  4. (H) Tabled in Committee

  5. (H) Tabled in Committee

  6. (H) Fiscal Note Printed

  7. (H) Fiscal Note Signed

  8. (H) Fiscal Note Received

  9. (H) Hearing

  10. (H) 1st Reading

  11. (H) Referred to Committee

  12. (H) Fiscal Note Requested

  13. (H) Introduced

  14. (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

  15. (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  16. (LC) Draft in Assembly

  17. (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  18. (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  19. (LC) Draft in Edit

  20. (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  21. (LC) Draft Taken Off Hold

  22. (LC) Draft On Hold

  23. (LC) Drafter Assigned

Sponsors

  • Legislator #104 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 205 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Legislator #104

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (205)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 224 do?
Generally revise criminal law Prohibiting judges from seeking, accepting, or using political party endorsement
Who sponsors HB 224?
HB 224 is sponsored by Legislator #104.
What is the current status of HB 224?
This bill died with Session 2. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 224?
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