Gov. Greg Gianforte

The 2023 Legislature is the second session of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's first term.

The governor appoints state agency heads and is ultimately responsible for the day-to-day management of government. The governor also prepares a budget proposal that serves as a starting point for the legislative appropriations process, where lawmakers determine how much the governor’s executive branch is allowed to spend.

Bills passed by the Legislature are sent to the governor, who can sign them into law, issue a veto, or let them become law without his signature. Vetos can be overridden by two-thirds majority votes in both the House and Senate.

782 2023 bills have been transmitted to Gov. Gianforte for his signature.

Awaiting action (5)

📋 SB 19: Generally revise disorderly conduct sentencing laws Keith Regier (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 SB 351: Generally revise privacy laws related to biometric data Daniel Zolnikov (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 HB 816: Revise distribution of surplus revenue Allocates an additional $135 million for property and income tax rebates. Josh Kassmier (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments 📰 2 MTFP stories	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 HB 817: Provide for capital projects Allocates money for state prison facilities. John Fitzpatrick (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 HB 941: Establish a dog training and socialization program in the state prison Gregory Frazer (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.

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Vetoed (25)

Vetos can be overridden by two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate.

📋 SB 4: Require sharing of reports of abuse and neglect at Montana State Hospital Jen Gross (D)📃 Bill text 🚫 Veto memo 📰 1 MTFP story	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ❌Gov.
📋 HB 29: Revise laws related to involuntary commitment of people with dementia or TBI Limits the types of patients who can be committed to the Montana State Hospital. Jennifer Carlson (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🚫 Veto memo 📰 2 MTFP stories	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ❌Gov.
📋 HB 33: Allow county commissioners to initiate certain civil proceedings Steve Gist (R)📃 Bill text 🚫 Veto memo	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ❌Gov.
📋 HB 37: Generally revise child abuse and neglect laws Adds legal requirements in child removal cases. Jennifer Carlson (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments 🚫 Veto memo 📰 3 MTFP stories	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ❌Gov.
📋 SB 73: Clarify agency's duty to permit inspection for legislative audit purposes Tom McGillvray (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Reconcil. ❌Gov.

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Returned with suggested amendment (4)

📋 HB 5: Long-range building appropriations Major infrastructure bill, generally funding state facility and university projects. Mike Hopkins (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments 📰 5 MTFP stories	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 SB 181: Require notice of parent legal rights in child protective services cases Dennis Lenz (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Reconcil. ✴️Gov.
📋 SB 184: Revise procedural requirements in child abuse and neglect proceedings Dennis Lenz (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✴️Gov.
📋 SB 254: Generally revise election laws Kenneth Bogner (R)📃 Bill text	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✴️Gov.

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Signed into law (734)

📋 HB 1: Feed bill to fund 68th legislative session and prepare for 2025 Bob Keenan (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Gov.
📋 SB 1: Align payment schedule of school block grants Dan Salomon (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Gov.
📋 HB 3: Supplemental Appropriations Bill Llew Jones (R)📃 Bill text 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Gov.
📋 SB 3: Revise forest land taxation laws Mike Cuffe (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✅Gov.
📋 HB 4: Appropriations by budget amendment Llew Jones (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✅Gov.

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Became law without signature

Bills that have become law without the governor's signature after the governor chooses not to issue a signature or a veto by the 10-day deadline specified in the Montana Constitution.

📋 HB 28: Increase legislator per diem reimbursements for lodging and meals Rhonda Knudsen (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments 📰 2 MTFP stories	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✅Gov.
📋 HB 110: Making interim budget committees permanent Bill Mercer (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Gov.
📋 HB 190: Provide for a state government performance and results act Bill Mercer (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✅Gov.
📋 HB 306: Require candidates for office be registered to vote Braxton Mitchell (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Gov.
📋 HB 325: Revise eligibility for disabled veteran property tax assistance program Lyn Hellegaard (R)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note 🖍 Proposed amendments	✅1st Cmte. ✅House ✅Senate ✅Reconcil. ✅Gov.

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