All Roll Calls
Yes: 267 • No: 23
MontanaHB 71069th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House
Generally revise laws related to the judiciary
Sponsored By: Kathy Love (Republican)
Became Law
CourtsJudges and JusticesLaw Enforcement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Judges can subpoena in child-exploitation cases
A Montana Supreme Court justice or a district judge can issue subpoenas in child-exploitation investigations. The case must involve sexual exploitation of a minor. An ICAC officer must file an affidavit saying justice requires it. Subpoenas can force testimony and records. Allowed records include name, address, email, username, phone, IP, account status, and payment source. They can also require internet access method and automatic number identification if access is by modem. An ICAC officer is a Montana peace officer on a DOJ-recognized ICAC task force.
New five-member judicial standards commission
The law creates a five-member Judicial Standards Commission. Two district judges are appointed by the Speaker, with Senate confirmation. One Montana attorney with 10 years is appointed by the Attorney General, with Senate confirmation. Two citizens, not attorneys or judges, are appointed by the Governor, with Senate confirmation. Members serve staggered four-year terms.
Supreme Court sets civil procedure rules
The Montana Supreme Court sets rules for civil cases in all state courts. Rules cover pleadings, practice, procedure, and forms. Rules must simplify cases and speed decisions. Rules cannot change anyone’s substantive legal rights. Rules must not conflict with the Montana Constitution.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kathy Love
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brandon Ler
Republican • House
Theresa Manzella
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/22/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 32 • No: 18
House vote • 4/18/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 39 • No: 5
House vote • 3/7/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 99 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 97 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/5/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
4/24/2025HouseSigned by President
4/24/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/23/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/23/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/22/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
4/22/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
4/18/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
4/9/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
4/9/2025SenateHearing
4/7/2025SenateHearing Canceled
3/28/2025SenateHearing
3/20/2025SenateRevised Fiscal Note Signed
3/17/2025HouseRevised Fiscal Note Received
3/17/2025HouseReferred to Committee
3/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/14/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
3/7/2025House3rd Reading Passed
3/7/2025House2nd Reading Passed
3/5/2025HouseRevised Fiscal Note Requested
3/5/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed as Amended
3/4/2025HouseFiscal Note Printed
3/4/2025HouseFiscal Note Received
3/3/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/22/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
3/4/2025
Introduced
2/24/2025