Key Votes
HB 712 - Authority of the United Nations - Key Vote
Montana Key Votes
Stages
- March 24, 2007 Senate Bill Sent To Committee
- Feb. 24, 2007 House Bill Passed
- Feb. 14, 2007 Introduced
Family
- HB 712 - Authority of the United Nations
- HB 361 - State Board of Master Electricians - Extension and Revision
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Bill Sent To Committee (Senate) - March 24, 2007
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (50-49) - Feb. 24, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Authority of the United Nations
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that preserves Montana as an independent state which is not subject to the United Nations Charter.
Highlights:
- Defines the United Nations charter as a "constitution for world government" [sec. 3(2)].
- States that the UN charter was not approved by the citizens of the United States, making it unconstitutional [sec.3(3)(4)].
- Prohibits the display of flags and other symbols associated with the United Nations on state property except for historical or educational purposes [sec.4].
- Exempts Montana residents from the authority of any United Nations court [sec.6].
-Prohibits state funding of United Nations programs or activities associated with the United Nations [sec.5].
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 14, 2007
Title: Authority of the United Nations
Sponsors
- Rick D. Jore (MT - C) (Out Of Office)
