The Montana Free Press

2019 Executive Action: Gov. Steve Bullock

Montana Governor Steve Bullock
Photo by Eliza Wiley

The 2019 Legislature was the fourth and final session where Bullock, a Democrat, wielded veto power over legislative proposals. Facing term limits, he has announced a run for U.S. President.

36
Bills vetoed
7
Bills let pass without signature
476
Bills signed into law
Bills become law without the Governor's signature if they aren't signed within 10 days of being sent to the Governor's desk. A veto can be overriden by a two-thirds vote of each legislative chamber. After the Legislature adjourns, veto override votes are conducted by mail. Referendum bills that will put ballot measures before Montana voters, which don't require gubernatorial approval, aren't included here.
Votes: Passed with enough votes to override a vetoPassed without votes to override a veto
Showing 36 bills

Veto override vote in process

Bill
Title
Sponsor
Final House vote
Final Senate vote
Revise the consumer protection act regarding fund transfers
69-30
42-6
Revise property tax appraisal and tax appeal process
78-19
33-15
Require agency reporting on financial assistance to tribes
89-8
31-18
Revise campus free speech laws
76-20
31-19
Regulate health insurers' administration of pharmacy benefits for consumers
71-27
37-13
Provide for moratorium on property taxes for broadband fiber and cable
67-30
36-14
Revise taxation to promote new business and economic activity
70-27
30-20
Authorize sports gambling act
90-9
33-17

Vetoed

Bill
Title
Sponsor
Final House vote
Final Senate vote
Revise laws related to restitution for insurance consumers
56-44
29-20
Clarify definition of bison
30-20
30-20
Establish laws regarding sanctuary cities in Montana
58-41
30-20
Revise penalties for false reporting of crimes
57-42
26-23
Revise laws related to approval of FWP easements
54-44
26-23
Require child support cooperation for food stamp eligibility
54-44
28-21
Provide for free association for non-union public employees
55-42
27-22
Generally revise firearm laws
57-42
29-20
Require county approval to relocate bison
56-41
29-20
Specify entity responsible for investigations in long-term care facilities
57-39
30-19
Revising the clean indoor air act relating to private establishments
56-43
30-19
Revise RPS to include hydropower
64-32
31-18
Adopt the Montana Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
59-39
31-19
Generally revising privacy of settlements and public right to know laws
58-39
29-21
Increase penalties for 5th and subsequent DUI
68-30
28-22
Amend laws relating to certificate of need
61-38
29-20
Establish Montana school marshal program
65-34
29-21
Revise laws relating to gambling & player information
63-36
27-22
Provide for investigations of retaliatory actions by Child Protective Services
61-38
32-18
Generally revise laws related to participation in extracurricular activities
58-39
32-18
Revise laws governing multiple employer welfare arrangements
55-42
29-18
Requiring the provision of information before the performance of an abortion
58-41
31-19
Revise laws related to child and family ombudsman
63-34
31-19
Revise taxation of social security income
52-39
31-19
Revise major facility siting act amendment process
65-32
30-20
Authorize concealed carry for legislators, & sergeants-at-arms & their deputies
53-44
30-20
Allow for extension of state coal leases
66-31
28-21
Adopt the Montana Born-Alive Infant Protection Act
54-43
32-18

Source: LAWS system bills page.