I-194 — The Montana Plan: Prohibit Corporate Spending in Montana Elections

Montana · I-194 · Election: 2026-11

The Montana Plan: Prohibit Corporate Spending in Montana Elections

Plain-English Summary

This initiative seeks to create a new Montana law that would prohibit corporations, defined as "artificial persons," from spending money on political candidates or ballot issues. It aims to challenge the federal Citizens United ruling by regulating corporate expenditures in state elections.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If I-194 passes, a new Montana law will be enacted prohibiting corporations from spending money on political candidates or ballot issues within the state.

IF NO PASSES

If I-194 fails, corporations will continue to be permitted to spend money on political candidates and ballot issues in Montana, consistent with current law and the Citizens United ruling.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE

Sponsor: Transparent Election Initiative

Reported funding: Not yet reported

NO SIDE

Sponsor: Montana Mining Association, Montana Chamber of Commerce, Montana Stockgrowers Association, Montana Petroleum Association, Montana Trucking Association, Montana Contractors Association, Treasure State Resource Association, Billings Chamber of Commerce, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Reported funding: Not yet reported

Read the official ballot text

https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/01/montana-supreme-court-dismisses-constitutionality-challenge-to-the-montana-plan-initiative/

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