Montana Senate Republicans

09/03/2026

Sen. Daniel Zolnikov is leading a bipartisan effort to reduce the harm that social media does to children and also the harm it causes in school classrooms.

“Children need to not be a profit margin for tech companies.”

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09/01/2026

As requested by Sen. Wylie Galt, a disaster declaration that temporarily suspends certain regulations, allowing hay to quickly get where it needs to go for Montana farmers and ranchers suffering from drought conditions.

The only news a busy rancher has time to read.

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.