Montana Supreme Court dismisses constitutionality challenge to ‘The Montana Plan’ initiative

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Montana Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge from a coalition of business and industry groups over a proposed ballot initiative seeking to limit corporate spending in Montana elections.

In a unanimous decision, the court said reviewing the constitutionality of an initiative is “disfavored” because Montanans have a right to go through the initiative process.

Organizers behind the Transparent Election Initiative were cleared to begin gathering signatures last month to put I-194, …

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