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{{short description|Legislative body of the state of Montana}}
{{short description|Legislative body of the state of Montana}}
{{Infobox legislature
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Montana State Legislature
| name = Montana State Legislature
| coa_pic = Montana-StateSeal.svg
| coa_pic = Montana-StateSeal.svg
| house_type = Bicameral
| house_type = Bicameral
| houses = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
| houses = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
| members = '''150'''<br />
| members = '''150'''<br />
* 50 senators
* 50 senators
* 100 representatives
* 100 representatives
|term_length = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]: 4 years<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House]]: 2 years
|term_length = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]: 4 years<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House]]: 2 years
|term_limits = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]: 2 terms (8 years)<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House]]: 4 terms (8 years)
|term_limits = [[Montana Senate|Senate]]: 2 terms (8 years)<br>[[Montana House of Representatives|House]]: 4 terms (8 years)
|salary = $90.64/day + per diem
|salary = $90.64/day + per diem
| leader1_type = President of the Senate
| leader1_type = President of the Senate
| leader1 = [[Scott Sales]]
| leader1 = [[Scott Sales]]
| party1 = ([[Montana Republican Party|R]])
| party1 = ([[Montana Republican Party|R]])
| election1 = January 2, 2017
| election1 = January 2, 2017
| leader2_type = [[Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]]
| leader2_type = [[Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]]
| leader2 = [[Austin Knudsen]]
| leader2 = [[Austin Knudsen]]
| party2 = ([[Montana Republican Party|R]])
| party2 = ([[Montana Republican Party|R]])
| election2 = January 5, 2015
| election2 = January 5, 2015
|house1 = [[Montana State Senate|Senate]]
|house1 = [[Montana State Senate|Senate]]
|structure1 = Montana_Senate.svg
|structure1 = Montana_Senate.svg
|structure1_res = 250px
|structure1_res = 250px
| political_groups1 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap
| political_groups1 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap
| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (30)
| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (30)
| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (20)
| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (20)
}}
}}
|last_election1 = November 6, 2018
|last_election1 = November 6, 2018
|next_election1 = November 3, 2020
|next_election1 = November 3, 2020
| house2 = [[Montana House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
| house2 = [[Montana House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
| structure2 = Montana_House of Representatives.svg
| structure2 = Montana_House of Representatives.svg
| structure2_res = 250px
| structure2_res = 250px
| political_groups2 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap
| political_groups2 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap
| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (58)
| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (58)
| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (42)
| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (42)
}}
}}
|last_election2 = November 6, 2018
|last_election2 = November 6, 2018
|next_election2 = November 3, 2020
|next_election2 = November 3, 2020
|redistricting = Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission
|redistricting = Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission
|session_room = Helena capitol.jpg
|session_room = Helena capitol.jpg
|session_res = 275px
|session_res = 275px
|meeting_place = [[Montana State Capitol]], [[Helena, Montana|Helena]]
|meeting_place = [[Montana State Capitol]], [[Helena, Montana|Helena]]
|website = {{URL| https://www.leg.mt.gov}}
|website = {{URL| https://www.leg.mt.gov}}
}}
}}


The '''Montana State Legislature''' is the [[state legislature (United States)|state legislature]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. It is composed of the 100-member [[Montana House of Representatives]] and the 50-member [[Montana Senate]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://leg.mt.gov/css/About-the-Legislature/organization.asp|title=Montana Legislature: Organization|website=leg.mt.gov|access-date=2016-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525211414/http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/About-the-Legislature/organization.asp|archive-date=2018-05-25|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The '''Montana State Legislature''' is the [[state legislature (United States)|state legislature]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. It is composed of the 100-member [[Montana House of Representatives]] and the 50-member [[Montana Senate]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://leg.mt.gov/css/About-the-Legislature/organization.asp|title=Montana Legislature: Organization|publisher=Montana Legislature|access-date=2016-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525211414/http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/About-the-Legislature/organization.asp|archive-date=2018-05-25|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The [[Montana Constitution]] dictates that the legislature meet in regular session for no longer than 90 days in each odd-numbered year.<ref name=":0" /> The primary work of the legislature is to pass a balanced biennial budget which must then be approved by the Governor. If the Governor vetoes a bill, the legislature may override the veto by a two-thirds vote.<ref name=":0" />
The [[Montana Constitution]] dictates that the legislature meet in regular session for no longer than 90 days in each odd-numbered year.<ref name=":0" /> The primary work of the legislature is to pass a balanced biennial budget which must then be approved by the Governor. If the Governor vetoes a bill, the legislature may override the veto by a two-thirds vote.<ref name=":0" />


Since the beginning of statehood for Montana, the Legislature has been split along party lines fairly consistently and evenly. Since adoption of the current state constitution in 1972, which mandated single-member legislative districts for the first time in the state's history, the Montana Senate has been controlled by [[United States Democratic Party|Democrats]] in nine sessions, and [[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] in 15 sessions.<ref name=":1" /> During the same period, the Montana House has been controlled by Democrats in eight sessions and Republicans in 14 sessions, with two ties. According to state law, in the instance of a tie, control goes to the party of the sitting [[Governor of Montana|Governor]]. The 66th Legislature (2019–2020) is controlled by the Republican Party with the House having 58 Republican members and 42 Democratic members, and the Senate having 30 Republican members and 20 Democratic members.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Majority and Minority Party Numbers
Since the beginning of statehood for Montana, the Legislature has been split along party lines fairly consistently and evenly. Since adoption of the current state constitution in 1972, which mandated single-member legislative districts for the first time in the state's history, the Montana Senate has been controlled by [[United States Democratic Party|Democrats]] in nine sessions, and [[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] in 15 sessions.<ref name=":1" /> During the same period, the Montana House has been controlled by Democrats in eight sessions and Republicans in 14 sessions, with two ties. According to state law, in the instance of a tie, control goes to the party of the sitting [[Governor of Montana|Governor]]. The 66th Legislature (2019–2020) is controlled by the Republican Party with the House having 58 Republican members and 42 Democratic members, and the Senate having 30 Republican members and 20 Democratic members.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Majority and Minority Party Numbers 1889 - Present|url=https://leg.mt.gov/civic-education/facts/party-control/|url-status=live|publisher=Montana Legislature}}</ref>
1889 - Present|url=https://leg.mt.gov/civic-education/facts/party-control/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


Members are limited to serving no more than eight years in either chamber, but the term limit is consecutive, not lifetime.<ref name=Missoulian2015>{{cite news |title=State Senate committee tables proposed ballot measure to end term limits |first=Charles |last=Johnson | date=February 24, 2015 |work=Missoulian |url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-legislature/state-senate-committee-tables-proposed-ballot-measure-to-end-term/article_bf4b0ed4-998b-5ae1-a93b-4ba9b0e57b41.html }}</ref>
Members are limited to serving no more than eight years in either chamber, but the term limit is consecutive, not lifetime.<ref name=Missoulian2015>{{cite news |title=State Senate committee tables proposed ballot measure to end term limits |first=Charles |last=Johnson | date=February 24, 2015 |work=Missoulian |url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-legislature/state-senate-committee-tables-proposed-ballot-measure-to-end-term/article_bf4b0ed4-998b-5ae1-a93b-4ba9b0e57b41.html }}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Montana State Capitol]]
*[[Montana State Capitol]]
*[[Montana House of Representatives]]
*[[Montana Senate]]
*[[Montana State Government]]
*[[Montana State Government]]


Revision as of 20:16, 1 November 2020

Montana State Legislature
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Term limits
Senate: 2 terms (8 years)
House: 4 terms (8 years)
Leadership
President of the Senate
Scott Sales (R)
since January 2, 2017
Austin Knudsen (R)
since January 5, 2015
Structure
Seats150
  • 50 senators
  • 100 representatives
Senate political groups
  •   Republican (30)
  •   Democratic (20)
House of Representatives political groups
Length of term
Senate: 4 years
House: 2 years
Salary$90.64/day + per diem
Elections
Last Senate election
November 6, 2018
November 6, 2018
Next Senate election
November 3, 2020
November 3, 2020
RedistrictingMontana Districting and Apportionment Commission
Meeting place
Montana State Capitol, Helena
Website
www.leg.mt.gov

The Montana State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Montana. It is composed of the 100-member Montana House of Representatives and the 50-member Montana Senate.[1]

The Montana Constitution dictates that the legislature meet in regular session for no longer than 90 days in each odd-numbered year.[1] The primary work of the legislature is to pass a balanced biennial budget which must then be approved by the Governor. If the Governor vetoes a bill, the legislature may override the veto by a two-thirds vote.[1]

Since the beginning of statehood for Montana, the Legislature has been split along party lines fairly consistently and evenly. Since adoption of the current state constitution in 1972, which mandated single-member legislative districts for the first time in the state's history, the Montana Senate has been controlled by Democrats in nine sessions, and Republicans in 15 sessions.[2] During the same period, the Montana House has been controlled by Democrats in eight sessions and Republicans in 14 sessions, with two ties. According to state law, in the instance of a tie, control goes to the party of the sitting Governor. The 66th Legislature (2019–2020) is controlled by the Republican Party with the House having 58 Republican members and 42 Democratic members, and the Senate having 30 Republican members and 20 Democratic members.[2]

Members are limited to serving no more than eight years in either chamber, but the term limit is consecutive, not lifetime.[3]

The Montana State Legislature meets in the state capital of Helena.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Montana Legislature: Organization". Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  2. ^ a b "Majority and Minority Party Numbers 1889 - Present". Montana Legislature.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Johnson, Charles (February 24, 2015). "State Senate committee tables proposed ballot measure to end term limits". Missoulian.

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