2025-2 MT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Montana 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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House Votes
1. Sheriffs First
Would require federal law-enforcement officers to notify and obtain permission from county sheriffs before conducting arrests, searches, or seizures within Montana.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Defend the Guard
Would restrict the deployment of the Montana National Guard into active combat without an official declaration of war by the U.S. Congress.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. DEI Ban
Would prohibit state and local government agencies from funding or operating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
Prohibits state and local agencies from implementing or enforcing federal mandates that are not explicitly authorized by the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Movie Tax Credits
Expands and extends Montana's film-and-media production tax-credit program under the MEDIA Act through 2045.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$38.63/year
6. Montana Ammunition Act
Exempts ammunition components and related manufacturing equipment from the state sales tax.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.8% |
| Republican | 78% |
