SupCo reverses AG Knudsen on powers-of-initiative ballot measure

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 573

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A ballot initiative protecting Montanans’ right to petition to enact laws can proceed, contrary to a finding from Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the Montana Supreme Court said.

In a recent 5-2 opinion, the state Supreme Court said the ideas offered in Ballot Initiative 8 operate together, are closely related and therefore do not unconstitutionally “log roll” a couple of concepts into one.

The measure aims to protect the people’s right to initiative and referendum from …

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