As of midday Friday, Feb. 26, 1,128 bills had been introduced and Gov. Greg Gianforte had signed 28 into law. Lawmakers who want to pass general policy bills have until Wednesday, March 3 to get them from one house to the other. This week, we're keeping an eye on key bills in the balance. If these laws don't make it past their first chamber before the mid-session break, they're likely dead.

As of midday Friday, Feb. 26, 1,128 bills had been introduced and Gov. Greg Gianforte had signed 28 into law. Lawmakers who want to pass general policy bills have until Wednesday, March 3 to get them from one house to the other. This week, we're keeping an eye on key bills in the balance. If these laws don't make it past their first chamber before the mid-session break, they're likely dead.

The Session | 2021 | Week 9: Transmittal Log Jam

The campaign rhetoric, struggles for political power and results of the 2022 election converge in the 68th meeting of the Montana Legislature. Join us Monday mornings for The Session — a breakdown of the latest action we're watching in the statehouse, produced by Montana Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana Free Press.

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The Session | 2021 | Week 9: Transmittal Log Jam

The Session | 2021 | Week 9: Transmittal Log Jam