Montana Senate Republicans

08/06/2026

Early this morning, “Montana,” also known as “Lady Liberty,” the statue on top of the Montana State Capitol, was gently taken down to be restored as part of the ongoing project to repair the Capitol’s roof.

Thank you to Dick Anderson Construction for the job well done on carefully getting her safely on the ground!

07/29/2026

Congratulations Sen. Usher, and thank you for serving state lawmakers across the country!

CHICAGO—Montana State Senator and Senate Majority Whip Barry Usher was selected to become the president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) at the annual Legislative Summit in Chicago.

NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the nation’s 7,386 state lawmakers and more than 30,000 legislative staff.

“As NCSL continues to expand and grow as the premier bipartisan organization for state legislators and staff, I’m incredibly grateful to lead the National Conference of State Legislatures as its 55th president,” said Usher.

07/27/2026

Sen. Daniel Zolnikov is drafting a bill to update Montana's license plate reader law to address privacy concerns stemming from the proliferation of privately-owned surveillance systems.

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AI cameras are already scanning license plates at a local Great Falls retailer. A Montana state senator says new legislation is on the way to make sure that data stays out of national databases

07/14/2026

"Montana’s tax dollars should first meet Montana’s essential needs. I invite the Governor, legislators, local officials, and taxpayers to join me in making that our priority."

-Sen. Greg Hertz

Montana taxpayers expect their tax dollars to be spent responsibly, transparently, and on priorities that benefit everyone – not directed to private organizations with the strongest political support. That expectation is reflected in Article V, Section 11(5) of the Montana Constitution, which stat...

07/13/2026

Getting Montana to a flat income tax rate would be a huge conservative policy win and is the right thing to do for Montana taxpayers.

Senate Republican leadership is committed to getting it done next session!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

06/29/2026

Sen. Wylie Galt and Rep. Randyn Gregg are working to address Montana's shortage of rural veterinarians so that ranchers can keep producing the livestock that feed our nation.

Legislation on this topic coming in the 2027 session!

MARTINSDALE, Mont. — Lawmakers are reworking a proposal aimed at bringing more veterinarians to rural Montana communities where ranchers say help can be far away.

06/25/2026

Legislators and candidates are here at the Montana State Capitol today to start getting trained and prepared for the 2027 legislative session.

Presentations on bill drafting, budget, ethics, policy, and more are on tap to give new and returning lawmakers a jumpstart on the whirlwind that is a citizen legislature.

06/18/2026

“Waiving fees while giving Montanans a way to celebrate their United States citizenship is a great way to honor the 250th anniversary of American patriots rebelling against high taxes and an overreaching government to establish the greatest nation on Earth. Nice work by AG Knudsen, demonstrating the bedrock Republican principles of patriotism and lower taxes & fees!” -Senate President Matt Regier

06/16/2026

"The shortage has become so acute here at home that 17 counties across Montana have been designated as critically underserved for food animal veterinarians, according to the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This should be cause for alarm...

That is precisely why we sponsored and carried House Bill 860, also known as the Rural Montana Veterinary Workforce Act...

Our promise to Montana, and to the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers who contribute so much to our state, is that we will continue fighting the good fight for Montana agriculture."

-Sen. Wylie Galt for SD 39 and Rep. Randyn Gregg