Montana's Term Limits law survived its first attempt at a repeal in 2004 when 70 percent of voters voted against a measure that would have repealed term limits on the state legislature.  Originally passed in 1992, the law places four - two year terms on the State House and two - four year terms on the State Senate.

On February 5, Representative Cohenour introduced HB 458, a bill which would repeal term limits for the state legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, attorney general and the superintendent of public instruction.  The bill was referred to the State Administration Committee on February, and a hearing was held on February 11.  No action was taken at the February 11 hearing.

Threat Level:     Dead

What you can do: Congratulations, your phone calls worked and it was defeated.

On January 6 Representative Ray Hawk (R-Florence) introduced HB 174, a measure that would remove the 8 year limit in each chamber, and allow members of the legislature to serve 16 years.  The bill has been referred to the House State Administration Committee, and has been scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, January 21.  No action was taken at the January 21 hearing.  The bill was tabled in committee on February 12, effectively killing the bill. 

Threat Level:    Dead

Click here to read USTL President, Philip Blumel's statement on the scheduled House State Administration Committee hearing on HB 174. - January 20

Click here to read USTL's press release on the scheduled House State Administration Committee Hearing - January 21

 Discription: Senate Bill 495, which Amends calculation period for length of terms served to fix AG decision.

Threat Level:     Dead