The Legislative Services Division publishes A Student's Guide to the Montana Legislature, a 48-page booklet for anyone wanting basic information about the way the Montana Legislature works and how best to get involved in the legislative process. The guide is also available in booklet form from the Legislative Information Office, 406-444-2957.
Structure & Organization Learn about the 3 branches of government, 2 chambers of the Legislature, 150 legislators, and 90 days of regular sessions.
A Legislator’s Job Your legislator helps to determine the quality of life in Montana. It's an important job! This section also covers legislator qualifications and salary and compensation.
How an Idea Becomes a Bill Learn where legislators get their ideas for new laws and how the bill-drafting process works.
How a Bill Becomes a Law Find out what happens to a bill during committee hearings and on the floor of the House and Senate.
Tracking a Bill’s Progress Learn about LAWS, a free online service for finding agendas, schedules, votes, and the text, status, and sponsors of bills.
How You Can Get Involved Contact your legislator, testify at a hearing, visit the Capitol, or become a page or an intern.
