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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 2, 2023 | MT | SB 518 | Increases Parental Rights and Involvement in School Curriculum | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11) |
April 28, 2023 | MT | HB 648 | Expands Eligibility for State Childcare Scholarship Programs for Low-Income Montana Families | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
April 24, 2023 | MT | HB 968 | Requires Parental Notification Prior to a Minor's Abortion Procedure | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
April 18, 2023 | MT | HB 676 | Amends and Outlines Fundamental Parental Rights Regarding Student Records | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
April 18, 2023 | MT | HB 37 | Requires DPHHS to Obtain a Warrant Before Relocating a Child From Their Home | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9) |
April 18, 2023 | MT | HB 37 | Requires DPHHS to Obtain a Warrant Before Relocating a Child From Their Home | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9) |
April 7, 2023 | MT | HB 361 | Specifies Incorrect Use of Pronouns by Another Student is Not Discrimination | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
March 30, 2023 | MT | HB 450 | Authorizes Students Right to Physical Self Defense in School | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
Jan. 31, 2023 | MT | SB 181 | Require Notice of Parent Legal Rights in Child Protective Services Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4) |
March 2, 2021 | MT | SB 283 | Specifies Response to Guns in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
Feb. 25, 2019 | MT | SB 21 | Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
Jan. 19, 2017 | MT | SB 26 | Reduces Penalty for Non-Violent Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12) |
Jan. 19, 2017 | MT | SB 22 | Authorizes Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
Jan. 19, 2017 | MT | SB 22 | Authorizes Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
April 26, 2011 | MT | HB 627 | Requiring Parental Notification for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
April 26, 2011 | MT | HB 627 | Requiring Parental Notification for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
Feb. 18, 2011 | MT | SB 97 | Parental Notice of Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Feb. 23, 2007 | MT | SB 300 | Seat Belt Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |