Montana Senate adopts rules on 69th day of Legislature

Montana Senate adopts rules on 69th day of Legislature

A sign outside the printing room at the Montana Capitol. The Senate passed rules on the 69th day of the session, paving the way for official rule books to be printed. (Micah Drew/ Daily Montanan)On the 69th day of the 69th legislative session, the Montana Senate adopted permanent rules for the chamber, more than three months after gaveling in to do business. Less than 10 minutes into the start of the 2025 Legislature, the Senate was thrown into …

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