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Montana Legislature (68th: 2023) records, 2022-2023

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Montana. Legislature
Title
Montana Legislature (68th: 2023) records
Dates
2022-2023 (inclusive)
Quantity
34.3 linear feet
Collection Number
LR 68
Summary
This collection consists primarily of minutes, bills, and resolutions from the Montana Legislature 2023 regular session.
Repository
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Montana State Legislature is made up of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Constitution of Montana limits the size of the Senate to no fewer than 40 and no more than 50 members and the size of the House of Representatives to no fewer than 80 and no more than 100 members. Each house is responsible for choosing its officers, creating committees, and establishing its rules. The Montana Legislature meets for 90 days every odd-numbered year, beginning the first Monday in January, or the following Wednesday if the first Monday is New Year's Day. The first State Legislature convened on November 23, 1889, 15 days after Montana became a state. Each following legislative session has been numbered sequentially.

The 68th Montana Legislature met from January 2nd to May 5th, 2023. There were 16 standing committees in the House and 17 standing committees in the Senate. The Senate leadership was Jason Ellsworth (R-President of the Senate), Steve Fitzpatrick (R-Majority Leader), Pat Flowers (D-Minority Leader), and Kenneth Bogner (R-President Pro Tempore). The leaders of the House were Matt Regier (R-Speaker of the House), Sue Vinton (R-Majority Leader), Kim Abbot (D-Minority Leader), and Rhonda Knudsen (R-Speaker Pro Tempore). The transmittal dates were March 3rd, March 25th, April 4th, April 18th, April 26th, 27th, and 28th.

Sources: Montana State Legislature Session Information ; The Constitution of the State of Montana ; and A Guide to the Montana Legislature.

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Content Description

This collection includes the minutes of joint, conference, and free conference committees; House of Representatives and Senate standing committees; bills and resolutions; journals and status reports of the regular session; and memorials. Please note that some bills/resolutions are missing or out of order. There are no paper copies of the House Journals available in the collection, however, they can be viewed online here, Montana Legislative House Journals.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Committee hearings, minutes, and exhibits are available online here. For instructions on how to find a specific committee recording please visit here.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Montana Legislature (68th: 2023) records, LR 68, [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives, Helena, Montana.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases, permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright holders. For more information, contact the Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The materials in this collection are arranged by the creating chamber and committee and are divided into four series.

Series 1: House and Senate Joint Committees, 2023

Series 2: House of Representatives Standing Committees, 2023

Series 3: Senate Standing Committees, 2023

Series 4: Miscellany, 2023

Location of Collection

TBD

Custodial History

Materials were created by members of the Montana Legislature during the 2023 regular session.

Acquisition Information

Materials were transferred from the Montana Legislative Services Division in 2023.

Processing Note

Bills were organized numerically and according to the process by which they are introduced and read. Please note that some bills are missing or out of order.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid created by Lindsey Mick
2024

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