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Montana · Ballot Initiative 8 · Election: 2026-11

Constitutional Amendment to Protect Initiative and Referendum Process

Plain-English Summary

This ballot initiative seeks to amend the Montana Constitution to protect the people's right to initiative and referendum from undue burdens. It aims to establish an impartial, predictable, transparent, and expeditious process for ballot measures. The measure also proposes to restrict the use of government resources to support or oppose initiatives.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If Ballot Initiative 8 passes, the Montana Constitution will be amended to safeguard the initiative and referendum process, establish clear timelines, and prevent government resources from being used to influence ballot measures.

IF NO PASSES

If Ballot Initiative 8 fails, the current constitutional provisions regarding initiatives and referendums will remain unchanged, and the proposed protections and restrictions on government involvement will not be enacted.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: Montanans Decide
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: No major opposition committee identified
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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