With Governor Bullock past the time to veto bills, it is time to give a high level wrap up of the session. I say past the time to veto bills because he has 10 days from the day he gets the bills on his desk to decide to sign, allow to become bill without his signature or veto a bill. He vetoed 36 bills, all carried by Republicans, allowed 1 to become law without his … [Read more...] about WRAP UP OF 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WEEK 16 IN THE 2019 LEGISLATURE
The 16th week of the session was shortened by the Easter break but proved to be a very big week for important projects. Those who called for sine die and leaving before Easter really didn’t understand the work that was still to be done if we were to leave with a clean slate. April 18 proved to be the day for big bills to reach each house. HB 668 (Medicaid) by Ed Buttrey … [Read more...] about WEEK 16 IN THE 2019 LEGISLATURE
WEEK 15 IN THE 2019 LEGISLATURE
Time is getting shorter and deadlines loom over the legislature. The legislative days last week were days 73 to 78 and the constitutionally allowed number of days in session is 90. The past two sessions have done sine die before the allowed time and I believe this will be the same situation. HB 2, the major part of your tax dollars used to run the State government, has … [Read more...] about WEEK 15 IN THE 2019 LEGISLATURE
Letter to Hertz for IT Board
April 13, 2019 Greg Hertz Speaker of the House Montana Legislature Greg, This is in response to our quick conversation yesterday on the floor regarding committee assignments. As I mentioned then, I am very interested in being on the IT Board through the Department of Administration. As you know, I carried HB 10 this year and in doing so sparked … [Read more...] about Letter to Hertz for IT Board
Prayer in Legislature
DEAR GOD, ALMIGHTY LORD. AS WE APPROACH THE END OF THE 66TH MONTANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND NERVES BECOME FRAYED, I PRAY YOU WOULD GIVE US THE PATIENCE AND STRENGTH TO WORK TOGETHER TO DO THE BIG LIFTS WE STILL HAVE IN FRONT OF US. INSTEAD OF CONCENTRATING ON THE DIFFERENCES WE HAVE AS YOUR SERVANTS, GIVE US THE WISDOM TO SEE THE GOOD THINGS YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH … [Read more...] about Prayer in Legislature
