Judge rules lawmakers should get chance to vote on Gianforte's late veto.

District Court Judge Mike Menahan has ruled that Montana State lawmakers should be given a chance to vote on whether to overturn Governor Greg Gianforte's veto of Senate Bill 442. The bill would direct some of the state's marijuana tax revenues to fund rural road construction and repair, wildlife habitat improvement projects, and support for veterans and their families. This decision clears up ambiguities in the Montana Constitution regarding the veto and override process.

January 17, 2024
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