2025 MT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Montana State Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
Sought to codify the separation of powers doctrine by delineating the roles and authorities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as well as defining the powers of the Board of Regents of Higher Education and the Board of Public Education.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. K-12 Funding Increase
Updates the state's K-12 school funding formula to include inflation adjustments.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$115.00/year
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
Sought to invoke Article V of the U.S. Constitution to apply for an Article V constitutional convention to propose constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
Expands the state's Livestock Loss Mitigation Program to include domestic bison.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$0.66/year
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
Prohibits the state and its subdivisions from enforcing or funding mandates issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Red Flag Law Ban
Prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), commonly known as red flag laws, and bars local governments from receiving state or federal funds related to the enforcement of ERPOs.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-040
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-045
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-049
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-042
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-041
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-043
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-032
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-039
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-037
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-045
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-044
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-046
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-048
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-036
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-050
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-040
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
60% Report Score
Dist. SD-020
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Separation of Powers Doctrine
2. K-12 Funding Increase
3. Con-Con: Balanced Budget Amendment
4. Livestock Loss Assistance
5. Prohibit Intergovernmental Entities
6. Red Flag Law Ban
