The 2025 Montana legislative session has begun!
Here at the ACLU of Montana, we are firing on all cylinders this session, with leadership from our amazing Advocacy, Policy and Organizing Department (APOD) Team, featuring Director Sharen Kickingwoman, Lobbyist Henry Seaton, and Political Strategist Khadija Davis.
We are leading with our values, prioritizing the decriminalization of poverty; supporting 2S-LGBTQIA+ rights and dignity; defending the right to protest and free speech; fighting for equity in education and voting rights; and elevating Indigenous justice by supporting tribal sovereignty and uplifting Indigenous voices. Finally, we will protect our democracy and the rule of law by opposing any efforts to erode the impartiality and effectiveness of our courts.
As a "citizen's legislature," this means that it is your legislature, too. We can and must all participate in our electoral process and voice our opinions on what matters to us.
GET INVOLVED
Stay In the Know:
- Read news sources from local journalists and outlets, including Montana Public Radio, Montana Free Press, and High Country News, to learn about issues and elected officials.
- Leg.mt.gov, check out the official state legislative website for bills, committee hearing schedules, and legislator contacts.
- Check out ACLU-MT's webpage for legislative updates and other helpful resources, such as tips on testifying.
Learn who your legislator is:
- Use the Legislative District lookup tool to find your Montana state Senator and Representative.
Contact your legislator:
- Each legislator will have a phone number, email, and address available online. Access the information. You can also call the Montana Legislature Information Desk at 406-444-4800.
- Name the bill number you are supporting or opposing.
- Share your story, opinion, and data.
Give testimony during the legislative session:
Montanans are now able to provide testimony remotely through Zoom or written comment, as well as testimony at the Helena Capitol during committee hearings. Find more information and the process.
Attend rallies, sit-ins, and protests:
- Direct action is sometimes a necessary and effective tool to oppose aggressive efforts to expand government and attacks on marginalized communities.
And, in case you missed it, please find the most recent ACLU of Montana Winter Newsletter on our website, where you can check out page six regarding a legislative forecast, along with highlights we are proud to showcase from the past year.
