List of Montana ballot measures

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The following is a list of statewide initiatives and referendums modifying state law and proposing state constitutional amendments in Montana, sorted by election.

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1900–1919

1900

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment permitting district court judges to sit on the Montana Supreme Court when a Supreme Court justice is disqualified. [1] [2] Passed7,689 (70.19%)3,265 (29.81%)

1902

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment setting a term limit of 6 years for county commissioners. [3] Passed11,126 (56.34%)8,622 (43.66%)

1904

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment providing for an 8-hour workday in mills, smelters, mines, and government employment. [4] [2] Passed28,631 (88.44%)3,742 (11.56%)
Amendment 2A constitutional amendment prohibiting the employment of children under the age of 16 in underground mines. [5] [2] Passed29,237 (92.43%)2,394 (7.57%)

1906

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment establishing the initiative and referendum process. [6] Passed36,374 (84.61%)6,616 (15.39%)

1908

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment creating a state depository board. [7] [2] Passed29,273 (73.22%)10,653 (26.68%)
Amendment 2A constitutional amendment increasing the tax levy to 3 mills. [8] [2] Failed14,184 (35.56%)25,706 (64.44%)
Referendum 1A measure creating a state bond for higher education. [9] Passed24,809 (65.77%)12,910 (34.23%)

1910

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment increasing the tax levy to 2.5 mills. [10] [2] Passed34,481 (65.85%)17,883 (34.15%)

1912

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Referendum 1A measure allowing the issuance of a $533,000 bond to buy property for a mental health facility. [11] Passed34,235 (52.92%)30,461 (47.08%)
I 302-303An initiative providing for party nomination by direct vote. [12] Passed46,473 (78.30%)12,879 (21.70%)
I 304-305An initiative limiting campaign spending for public office candidates. [13] Passed44,337 (76.47%)13,645 (23.53%)
I 306-307An initiative instructing the state legislature to vote for US Senators based on referendums instead of by party. [14] Passed45,620 (78.57%)12,442 (21.43%)
I 308-309An initiative providing for direct presidential preference primaries. [15] Passed46,241 (79.20%)12,144 (20.80%)
IR 300-301A referendum organizing a state militia. [16] Failed21,195 (33.67%)41,749 (66.33%)

1914

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote and hold office. [17] Passed41,302 (52.35%)37,588 (47.65%)
Referendum 1A measure creating a levy to support educational institutions. [18] Failed28,703 (38.29%)46,265 (61.71%)
I-7An initiative providing compensation to injured workers in certain industries and imposing penalties for violations of safety regulations. [19] Failed36,979 (45.51%)44,275 (54.49%)
I-8An initiative providing for the investment of state educational, charitable, and penal institution funds. [20] Passed45,132 (61.91%)27,780 (38.09%)
I-9An initiative consolidating state higher education institutions into the University of Montana. [21] Failed30,465 (39.68%)46,311 (60.32%)
IR-6A referendum establishing an athletic commission to regulate boxing and sparring. [22] Failed34,440 (44.72%)42,581 (55.28%)

1916

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment creating boards of equalization for the state and each county to adjust and equalize the valuation of taxable property. [23] Passed74,257 (54.97%)60,839 (45.03%)
Amendment 2A constitutional amendment exempting governmental and nonprofit organizations from taxation. [24] Failed48,656 (36.90%)83,198 (63.10%)
I-11A measure establishing an athletics commission. [25] Failed72,162 (48.54%)76,510 (51.46%)
Referendum 1A measure issuing a bond for the establishment of a twine factory in the state prison. [26] Failed68,059 (46.23%)79,158 (53.77%)
R-10A referendum prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol. [27] Passed102,776 (58.18%)73,890 (41.82%)

1918

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment exempting mortgages from taxation. [2] Passed55,296 (64.37%)30,614 (35.63%)
I-12A measure regulating the practice of chiropractors. [28] Passed46,302 (54.08%)39,320 (45.92%)
Referendum 1A referendum issuing $250,000 in bonds for a terminal grain elevator. [29] Passed54,215 (64.66%)29,630 (35.34%)

1980–1989

1980

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-9A constitutional amendment allowing exceptions to the confidentiality of the documents of the Judicial Standards Commission, which investigates misconduct by judges. [30] Passed181,140 (58.33%)129,394 (41.67%)
I-84An initiative prohibiting the disposal of radioactive waste in Montana. [31] Passed172,909 (50.06%)172,493 (49.94%)
I-85An initiative requiring public disclosure of money spent on lobbying public officials. [32] Passed259,698 (77.28%)76,358 (22.72%)
I-86An initiative changing the income tax structure to prevent tax increases based solely on inflation. [33] Passed233,497 (69.47%)102,635 (30.53%)
I-87An initiative providing for the establishment of a voluntary recycling program and prohibiting the sale of non-refillable glass and plastic bottles. [34] Failed100,761 (28.81%)248,928 (71.19%)

1982

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-10A constitutional amendment removing the restriction on investing public funds in corporate capital stock. [35] Failed128,607 (45.63%)153,264 (54.37%)
C-11A constitutional amendment providing that the legislature meet annually for 60 days in odd-numbered years and 45 days in even numbered years. [36] Failed118,980 (41.00%)171,196 (59.00%)
C-12A constitutional amendment allowing a poll of legislators to be conducted by mail in order to override the governor's veto when the legislature is not in session. [37] Passed147,463 (52.85%)131,560 (47.15%)
LR-89A measure repealing the prohibition on the disposal of radioactive waste in Montana. [38] Failed70,375 (24.05%)222,210 (75.95%)
I-91An initiative expressing opposition to the placement of missiles in Montana. [39] Passed168,594 (57.41%)125,092 (42.59%)
I-92An initiative expanding authorized gambling and creating a state gaming commission to regulate gambling. [40] Failed115,297 (37.60%)191,334 (62.40%)
I-94An initiative abolishing the quota system for beer and wine licenses and allowing businesses with sufficient equipment to sell meals to apply for a license to sell beer and wine. [41] Failed125,092 (39.85%)168,594 (60.15%)
I-95An initiative providing that 25% of all future deposits to the permanent coal tax trust fund be invested in the Montana's economy. [42] Passed83,813 (25.38%)246,368 (74.62%)

1984

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-13A constitutional amendment allowing the Supreme Court to discipline a judge or justice for violations of judicial ethics. [43] Passed287,926 (80.84%)68,251 (19.16%)
C-14A constitutional amendment requiring the redistricting of congressional districts within 90 days of the census. [44] Passed214,956 (66.19%)109,813 (33.81%)
I-96An initiative abolishing the state board of milk control and eliminating price controls and certain regulations on the sale of milk. [45] Failed145,342 (39.54%)222,200 (60.46%)
I-97An initiative permitting the state licensing of denturists. [46] Passed194,285 (53.12%)171,448 (46.88%)

1986

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-15A constitutional amendment removing the legal drinking age of 19 from the Montana Constitution and allowing the legislature or the voters to establish a legal drinking age. [47] Passed207,233 (66.03%)106,611 (33.97%)
C-16A constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that a salary commission recommend compensation for elected officials. [48] Passed172,517 (59.76%)116,143 (40.24%)
CI-27A constitutional amendment abolishing property taxes and requiring voter approval for the imposition of a sales tax or an increase in the income or sales tax. [49] Failed140,090 (44.18%)177,016 (55.82%)
CI-30A constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to determine the rights and remedies for injury or damage. [50] Passed175,502 (56.22%)136,653 (43.78%)
LR-100A measure establishing a state lottery. [51] Passed216,706 (68.98%)97,459 (31.02%)
I-104An initiative prohibiting the state from controlling the price of milk. [52] Failed153,293 (48.80%)160,835 (51.20%)
I-105An initiative limiting property taxes to the amounts levied in 1986. [53] Passed166,694 (54.91%)136,904 (45.09%)

1988

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-17A constitutional amendment removing certain restrictions on the investment of public funds. [54] Failed122,854 (36.09%)217,536 (63.91%)
C-18A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature greater discretion in providing economic assistance and social services. [55] Passed182,037 (52.45%)165,056 (47.55%)
C-19A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish residency requirements for judges. [56] Passed224,937 (65.88%)116,500 (34.12%)
C-20A constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to meet annually for no more than 100 days in 2 years. [57] Failed169,491 (48.66%)178,855 (51.34%)
LR-106A measure authorizing the legislature to continue a 6-mill property tax levy to fund the Montana University System for 10 years. [58] Passed227,638 (64.14%)127,259 (35.86%)
I-110An initiative repealing the requirement that occupants of motor vehicles wear a seatbelt. [59] Failed155,481 (42.41%)211,090 (57.59%)
I-113An initiative establishing a system of refundable deposits on beverage containers. [60] Failed78,509 (21.45%)287,461 (78.55%)

1990–1999

1990

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
CC-1A measure calling for a constitutional convention. [61] Failed53,630 (17.96%)245,009 (82.04%)
C-21A constitutional amendment requiring a valid election to be held on qualified ballot issues. [62] Passed166,143 (56.20%)129,477 (43.80%)
CI-55A constitutional amendment repealing existing taxes and requiring state funding to come from a trade charge. [63] Failed78,254 (25.16%)232,807 (74.84%)
I-115An initiative increasing the sales tax on cigarettes to $0.43 per pack and to 25% for other tobacco products. [64] Failed130,707 (40.92%)188,732 (59.08%)

1992

June 1992

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-109A measure imposing a property tax levy of 2 mills to fund vocational and technical education programs. [65] Failed76,546 (36.38%)133,841 (63.62%)
LR-110A measure creating the Treasure State Endowment Fund to provide local governments coal severance tax trust fund interest for infrastructure projects. [66] [67] Passed132,820 (62.54%)79,562 (37.46%)

November 1992

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-22A constitutional amendment changing how state judges and justices are elected. [68] Passed279,894 (74.40%)96,313 (25.60%)
C-23A constitutional amendment allowing the state to transfer public lands to a local government at less than full market value. [69] Failed176,082 (46.15%)205,485 (53.85%)
C-24A constitutional amendment increasing the membership of the board to regents from 7 to 8 members and requiring at least one of the board members to be Native American. [70] Failed105,475 (27.21%)282,172 (72.79%)
CI-63A constitutional amendment requiring coal severance taxes to be placed into a special fund for the next 10 years and allowing the legislature to appropriate the fund's principal for financing the costs of local government facilities and improvements. [71] [72] Failed165,126 (42.94%)219,403 (57.06%)
CI-64A constitutional amendment prohibiting certain public officials from seeking reelection if they have already held office for a certain number of years. [73] Passed264,174 (66.90%)130,695 (33.10%)

1993

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-111A measure imposing a 4% sales tax and reducing income and property taxes. [74] Failed78,349 (25.53%)228,587 (74.47%)

1994

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-25A constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from spending public pension fund assets. [75] Passed243,855 (73.41%)88,336 (26.59%)
C-26A constitutional amendment giving the governor 10 days to act on a bill regardless of if the legislature is in session. [76] Passed237,236 (70.49%)99,334 (29.51%)
C-27A constitutional amendment setting a 4% limit on the sales tax rate. [77] Passed175,618 (53.83%)150,649 (46.17%)
C-28A constitutional amendment allowing property values to be based on the purchase value and allowing limits on increases in property value for tax purposes. [78] Failed138,475 (41.37%)196,277 (58.63%)
CI-66A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of any new or increased taxes at the state and local level. [79] Failed159,282 (46.68%)181,938 (53.32%)
CI-67A constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of the legislature to increase taxes or government spending. [80] Failed167,225 (48.92%)174,616 (51.08%)
I-118An initiative establishing limits on campaign contributions and prohibiting the carryover of surplus campaign funds. [81] Passed200,679 (60.69%)129,983 (39.31%)
IR-112A referendum enacting a single income tax rate of 6.7% instead of the current rates from 2% to 11%. [82] Failed83,813 (25.38%)246,368 (74.62%)

1996

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-30A constitutional amendment replacing the Board of Education, Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Higher Education with a department of education and a state education commission. [83] Failed142,224 (37.00%)242,146 (73.00%)
C-31A constitutional amendment allowing state compensation insurance fund money to be invested in private corporate capital stock. [83] Failed166,752 (43.78%)214,120 (56.22%)
C-32A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to meet every two years for 90 days in either even-numbered or odd-numbered years, rather than only in odd-numbered years. [84] [85] Failed174,471 (47.02%)196,618 (52.98%)
I-121An initiative increasing the state minimum wage to $6.25 per hour by the year 2000. [83] Failed175,769 (43.53%)227,975 (56.47%)
I-122An initiative requiring specified levels of toxins to be removed from mine discharges prior to dilution or release into state waters. [83] Failed175,534 (43.25%)230,283 (56.75%)
I-123An initiative allowing lawsuits against persons who engage in unlawful threats or intimidation that cause injury or harm and prohibiting the filing of non-consensual common-law liens against property. [86] Passed200,682 (52.68%)180,295 (47.32%)
I-125An initiative prohibiting direct corporate spending on ballot measures except by nonprofits and setting a voluntary spending limit of $150,000 per year for ballot issue committees. [87] Passed201,186 (52.35%)183,114 (47.65%)
I-132An initiative requiring the words "Disregarded Montana Voters on Term Limits" to be printed next to the name of any state legislative and congressional candidates on the ballot who fail to support a term limits amendment to the US Constitution. [83] [85] Failed172,911 (45.45%)207,508 (54.55%)

1998

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-113A measure allowing the legislature to continue levying a six-mill property tax for 10 years to fund the Montana University system. [88] [89] Passed199,871 (61.40%)125,656 (38.60%)
C-33A constitutional amendment providing that criminal laws must be based on principles of public safety and restitution for victims, in addition to prevention and reformation. [89] Passed225,349 (71.38%)90,349 (28.62%)
CI-75A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of any new or increased taxes at the state and local level. [90] Passed167,321 (51.20%)159,499 (48.80%)
I-134An initiative repealing the Montana Retail Motor Fuel Marketing Act, which prevents fuel dealers from selling fuel below cost to drive out competition. [91] Passed172,081 (53.99%)146,629 (46.01%)
I-136An initiative eliminating the requirement that nonresidents hire an outfitter to purchase a combination hunting and fishing license. [88] [89] Failed141,425 (43.96%)180,280 (56.04%)
I-137An initiative prohibiting cyanide leach processing at new open-pit gold and silver mines. [88] [89] Passed169,991 (52.30%)155,034 (47.70%)
IR-114A referendum prohibiting all corporate spending on ballot measure campaigns, including spending by nonprofits. [88] [89] Passed161,476 (52.79%)144,425 (47.21%)

2000–2009

2000

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-115A measure repealing the sales tax on new motor vehicles and replacing the light vehicle tax system with a registration fee based on the vehicle's age. [92] Passed228,737 (57.60%)168,396 (42.40%)
LR-116A measure repealing the state inheritance tax. [93] Passed265,951 (67.81%)126,274 (32.19%)
C-34A constitutional amendment allowing money in the state workers' compensation insurance fund to be invested in private corporate capital stock. [94] Passed197,399 (52.19%)180,850 (47.81%)
C-35A constitutional amendment requiring at least 40% of the tobacco litigation settlement money to be dedicated to a trust fund for tobacco disease prevention and health care programs. [95] [96] Passed287,432 (73.43%)103,979 (26.57%)
I-143An initiative prohibiting new alternative livestock ranches, also known as game farms. [97] Passed204,282 (51.41%)193,079 (48.59%)

2002

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-36A constitutional amendment allowing for investment of assets from local government group self-insurance programs in private corporate capital stocks. [98] Failed122,822 (39.42%)188,715 (60.58%)
C-37A constitutional amendment requiring signatures from at least 10% of voters in at least half of Montana's counties (rather than two-fifths of legislative districts) to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. [99] Passed179,616 (57.17%)134,538 (42.83%)
C-38A constitutional amendment requiring signatures from at least 5% of voters in at least half of Montana's counties (rather than one-third of legislative districts) to place a statutory initiative on the ballot. [100] Passed178,946 (57.58%)131,849 (42.42%)
C-39A constitutional amendment allowing public funds to be invested in private corporate capital stock. [101] Failed108,450 (34.65%)204,557 (65.35%)
I-145An initiative creating a public power commission to determine whether purchasing hydroelectric dams is in the public interest. [102] Failed103,742 (31.85%)221,999 (68.15%)
I-146An initiative dedicating 49% of the tobacco settlement funds for a tobacco disease prevention program for Montanans who cannot afford health insurance. [103] Passed209,638 (64.96%)113,065 (35.04%)
IR-117A referendum regarding the deregulation of the electricity industry. [104] Failed116,370 (39.54%)177,966 (60.46%)

2004

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-40A constitutional amendment establishing a $10 million trust fund for noxious weed management. [105] Passed323,929 (75.51%)105,086 (24.49%)
C-41A constitutional amendment providing for a right to harvest wild fish and game animals. [106] Passed345,505 (80.60%)83,185 (19.40%)
C-42A constitutional amendment increasing term limits for state legislators from 8 years in a 16-year period to 12 years in a 24-year period. [107] Failed136,931 (31.40%)299,162 (68.60%)
CI-96 A constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. [108] Passed295,070 (66.56%)148,263 (33.44%)
I-147An initiative allowing open-pit gold and silver mines to use cyanide leach processing. [109] Failed185,974 (41.96%)257,280 (58.04%)
I-148An initiative legalizing marijuana for medical use. [110] Passed276,042 (61.81%)170,579 (38.19%)
I-149An initiative increasing tobacco taxes and allocating revenue to various programs. [111] Passed282,448 (63.32%)163,626 (36.68%)

2006

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
C-43A constitutional amendment changing the name of the state auditor to the insurance commissioner. [112] Failed133,219 (35.95%)237,367 (64.05%)
I-151An initiative raising the minimum wage to $6.15 per hour and adding an annual adjustment based on the cost of living. [113] Passed285,535 (72.69%)107,294 (27.31%)
I-153An initiative prohibiting former state officials and their staff from becoming lobbyists within 24 months after their departure from the state government. [114] Passed288,098 (75.54%)93,291 (24.46%)

2008

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-118A measure continuing a six-mill property tax to fund the Montana University system. [115] Passed264,158 (56.79%)200,957 (43.21%)
C-44A constitutional amendment allowing 25% of certain public funds to be invested in private corporate capital stock. [116] Failed118,178 (25.93%)337,656 (74.07%)
I-155An initiative expanding healthcare programs for uninsured children in Montana. [117] Passed329,289 (69.91%)141,701 (30.09%)

2010–2019

2010

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
CC-2A measure calling for a constitutional convention. [118] Failed140,869 (41.49%)198,664 (58.51%)
CI-105A constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the sale of transfer of real property. [119] Passed259,621 (72.62%)97,891 (27.38%)
I-161An initiative increasing nonresident hunting license fees and allocating revenue to hunting access and habitat preservation and restoration. [120] Passed187,870 (53.82%)161,201 (46.18%)
I-164An initiative capping yearly interest rates of payday and title loans at 36%. [121] Passed253,475 (71.76%)99,749 (28.24%)

2012

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-120A measure requiring parental notification at least 48 hours before performing an abortion on a pregnant minor under 16 years old. [122] Passed334,416 (70.55%)139,598 (29.45%)
LR-121 A measure requiring proof of citizenship for a person to receive state services. [123] Passed378,563 (79.51%)97,528 (20.49%)
LR-122A measure prohibiting the government from mandating the purchase of health insurance or imposing penalties on those who do not purchase health insurance. [124] Passed318,612 (67.20%)155,536 (32.80%)
I-166An initiative requiring state lawmakers to implement a policy on prohibiting corporate campaign contributions and expenditures in elections. [125] Passed343,549 (74.67%)116,554 (25.33%)
IR-124A referendum that would repeal I-148 and enact a new medical marijuana program. [126] Passed268,790 (57.25%)200,730 (42.75%)

2014

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-126A measure changing the deadline for late voter registration to the Friday before election day. [127] Failed155,153 (42.89%)206,584 (57.11%)
C-45A constitutional amendment renaming the position of state auditor to "Commissioner of Securities and Insurance." [128] Failed166,758 (48.42%)177,615 (51.58%)

2016

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
CI-116A constitutional amendment protecting the rights of crime victims in the Montana Constitution. [129] Passed325,934 (66.09%)167,261 (33.91%)
I-177An initiative prohibiting the use of animal traps and snares on state public lands. [130] Failed185,908 (37.30%)312,455 (62.70%)
I-181An initiative establishing the Montana Biomedical Research Authority and authorizing $20 million per year in bonds for ten years to fund it. [131] Failed208,883 (42.67%)280,604 (57.33%)
I-182 An initiative repealing the three-patient limit for medical marijuana providers and allowing physicians to prescribe marijuana for chronic pain and PTSD. [132] Passed291,334 (57.87%)212,089 (42.13%)

2018

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-128A measure renewing a six-mill property tax to fund the Montana University System through 2028. [133] Passed307,704 (62.94%)181,171 (37.06%)
LR-129A measure allowing only certain individuals to collect other people's election ballots. [134] Passed301,172 (62.81%)178,324 (37.19%)
I-185An initiative extending Medicaid expansion programs and raising taxes on tobacco products to fund it. [135] Failed236,990 (47.30%)264,087 (52.70%)
I-186An initiative establishing new requirements for hard rock mine permits based on water quality standards. [136] Failed220,266 (44.36%)276,232 (55.64%)

2020–

2020

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-130A measure removing local governments' authority to regulate the concealed carry of firearms. [137] Passed298,388 (50.96%)287,129 (49.04%)
C-46A constitutional amendment changing constitutional language to match existing signature distribution requirements for initiated constitutional amendments. [138] Passed426,279 (76.87%)128,295 (23.13%)
C-47A constitutional amendment changing constitutional language to match existing signature distribution requirements for initiated state statutes and veto referendums. [139] Passed411,153 (74.56%)140,300 (25.44%)
CI-118A constitutional amendment allowing the establishment of a legal age for the use of marijuana. [140] Passed340,847 (57.84%)248,442 (42.16%)
I-190 An initiative legalizing marijuana and imposing a 20% tax on marijuana sales. [141] Passed341,037 (56.90%)258,337 (43.10%)

2022

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
LR-131 A measure granting legal personhood to infants born alive and requiring medical care to be provided to any infants born alive. [142] Failed213,001 (47.45%)235,904 (52.55%)
C-48 A constitutional amendment requiring the state to obtain a search warrant to access electronic data or communications. [143] Passed365,091 (82.33%)78,334 (17.67%)

2024

Measure NameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
CI-126A constitutional amendment establishing a top-four primary for certain federal and state offices. [144] Failed287,837 (48.91%)300,664 (51.09%)
CI-127A constitutional amendment requiring candidates for certain offices to receive a majority of the vote to win the election. [145] Failed228,908 (39.62%)348,805 (60.38%)
CI-128 A constitutional amendment providing for a right to abortion before fetal viability. [146] Passed345,070 (57.76%)252,300 (42.24%)

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  1. ↑ "Montana Use of District Court Judges, Amendment 1 (1900)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Montana. Constitutional Convention Commission; Montana. Constitutional Convention (1971-1972) (1971). Constitutional amendments, 1889 to 1971. Montana State Library. [Helena].{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  4. ↑ "Montana Workday Hours, Amendment 1 (1904)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  5. ↑ "Montana Employment of Children, Amendment 2 (1904)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
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