List of Montana ballot measures

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The following is a list of statewide initiatives and referendums modifying state law and proposing state constitutional amendments in Montana, sorted by election.

1900–1919

1900

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment permitting district court judges to sit on the Montana Supreme Court when a Supreme Court justice is disqualified.[1][2] Passed 7,689 (70.19%) 3,265 (29.81%)

1902

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment setting a term limit of 6 years for county commissioners.[3] Passed 11,126 (56.34%) 8,622 (43.66%)

1904

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment providing for an 8-hour workday in mills, smelters, mines, and government employment.[4][2] Passed 28,631 (88.44%) 3,742 (11.56%)
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment prohibiting the employment of children under the age of 16 in underground mines.[5][2] Passed 29,237 (92.43%) 2,394 (7.57%)

1906

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment establishing the initiative and referendum process.[6] Passed 36,374 (84.61%) 6,616 (15.39%)

1908

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment creating a state depository board.[7][2] Passed 29,273 (73.22%) 10,653 (26.68%)
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment increasing the tax levy to 3 mills.[8][2] Failed 14,184 (35.56%) 25,706 (64.44%)
Referendum 1 A measure creating a state bond for higher education.[9] Passed 24,809 (65.77%) 12,910 (34.23%)

1910

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment increasing the tax levy to 2.5 mills.[10][2] Passed 34,481 (65.85%) 17,883 (34.15%)

1912

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Referendum 1 A measure allowing the issuance of a $533,000 bond to buy property for a mental health facility.[11] Passed 34,235 (52.92%) 30,461 (47.08%)
I 302-303 An initiative providing for party nomination by direct vote.[12] Passed 46,473 (78.30%) 12,879 (21.70%)
I 304-305 An initiative limiting campaign spending for public office candidates.[13] Passed 44,337 (76.47%) 13,645 (23.53%)
I 306-307 An initiative instructing the state legislature to vote for US Senators based on referendums instead of by party.[14] Passed 45,620 (78.57%) 12,442 (21.43%)
I 308-309 An initiative providing for direct presidential preference primaries.[15] Passed 46,241 (79.20%) 12,144 (20.80%)
IR 300-301 A referendum organizing a state militia.[16] Failed 21,195 (33.67%) 41,749 (66.33%)

1914

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote and hold office.[17] Passed 41,302 (52.35%) 37,588 (47.65%)
Referendum 1 A measure creating a levy to support educational institutions.[18] Failed 28,703 (38.29%) 46,265 (61.71%)
I-7 An initiative providing compensation to injured workers in certain industries and imposing penalties for violations of safety regulations.[19] Failed 36,979 (45.51%) 44,275 (54.49%)
I-8 An initiative providing for the investment of state educational, charitable, and penal institution funds.[20] Passed 45,132 (61.91%) 27,780 (38.09%)
I-9 An initiative consolidating state higher education institutions into the University of Montana.[21] Failed 30,465 (39.68%) 46,311 (60.32%)
IR-6 A referendum establishing an athletic commission to regulate boxing and sparring.[22] Failed 34,440 (44.72%) 42,581 (55.28%)

1916

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment creating boards of equalization for the state and each county to adjust and equalize the valuation of taxable property.[23] Passed 74,257 (54.97%) 60,839 (45.03%)
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment exempting governmental and nonprofit organizations from taxation.[24] Failed 48,656 (36.90%) 83,198 (63.10%)
I-11 A measure establishing an athletics commission.[25] Failed 72,162 (48.54%) 76,510 (51.46%)
Referendum 1 A measure issuing a bond for the establishment of a twine factory in the state prison.[26] Failed 68,059 (46.23%) 79,158 (53.77%)
R-10 A referendum prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol.[27] Passed 102,776 (58.18%) 73,890 (41.82%)

1918

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment exempting mortgages from taxation.[2] Passed 55,296 (64.37%) 30,614 (35.63%)
I-12 A measure regulating the practice of chiropractors.[28] Passed 46,302 (54.08%) 39,320 (45.92%)
Referendum 1 A referendum issuing $250,000 in bonds for a terminal grain elevator.[29] Passed 54,215 (64.66%) 29,630 (35.34%)

1980–1989

1980

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-9 A constitutional amendment allowing exceptions to the confidentiality of the documents of the Judicial Standards Commission, which investigates misconduct by judges.[30] Passed 181,140 (58.33%) 129,394 (41.67%)
I-84 An initiative prohibiting the disposal of radioactive waste in Montana.[31] Passed 172,909 (50.06%) 172,493 (49.94%)
I-85 An initiative requiring public disclosure of money spent on lobbying public officials.[32] Passed 259,698 (77.28%) 76,358 (22.72%)
I-86 An initiative changing the income tax structure to prevent tax increases based solely on inflation.[33] Passed 233,497 (69.47%) 102,635 (30.53%)
I-87 An initiative providing for the establishment of a voluntary recycling program and prohibiting the sale of non-refillable glass and plastic bottles.[34] Failed 100,761 (28.81%) 248,928 (71.19%)

1982

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-10 A constitutional amendment removing the restriction on investing public funds in corporate capital stock.[35] Failed 128,607 (45.63%) 153,264 (54.37%)
C-11 A constitutional amendment providing that the legislature meet annually for 60 days in odd-numbered years and 45 days in even numbered years.[36] Failed 118,980 (41.00%) 171,196 (59.00%)
C-12 A constitutional amendment allowing a poll of legislators to be conducted by mail in order to override the governor's veto when the legislature is not in session.[37] Passed 147,463 (52.85%) 131,560 (47.15%)
LR-89 A measure repealing the prohibition on the disposal of radioactive waste in Montana.[38] Failed 70,375 (24.05%) 222,210 (75.95%)
I-91 An initiative expressing opposition to the placement of missiles in Montana.[39] Passed 168,594 (57.41%) 125,092 (42.59%)
I-92 An initiative expanding authorized gambling and creating a state gaming commission to regulate gambling.[40] Failed 115,297 (37.60%) 191,334 (62.40%)
I-94 An initiative abolishing the quota system for beer and wine licenses and allowing businesses with sufficient equipment to sell meals to apply for a license to sell beer and wine.[41] Failed 125,092 (39.85%) 168,594 (60.15%)
I-95 An initiative providing that 25% of all future deposits to the permanent coal tax trust fund be invested in the Montana's economy.[42] Passed 83,813 (25.38%) 246,368 (74.62%)

1984

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-13 A constitutional amendment allowing the Supreme Court to discipline a judge or justice for violations of judicial ethics.[43] Passed 287,926 (80.84%) 68,251 (19.16%)
C-14 A constitutional amendment requiring the redistricting of congressional districts within 90 days of the census.[44] Passed 214,956 (66.19%) 109,813 (33.81%)
I-96 An initiative abolishing the state board of milk control and eliminating price controls and certain regulations on the sale of milk.[45] Failed 145,342 (39.54%) 222,200 (60.46%)
I-97 An initiative permitting the state licensing of denturists.[46] Passed 194,285 (53.12%) 171,448 (46.88%)

1986

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-15 A constitutional amendment removing the legal drinking age of 19 from the Montana Constitution and allowing the legislature or the voters to establish a legal drinking age.[47] Passed 207,233 (66.03%) 106,611 (33.97%)
C-16 A constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that a salary commission recommend compensation for elected officials.[48] Passed 172,517 (59.76%) 116,143 (40.24%)
CI-27 A constitutional amendment abolishing property taxes and requiring voter approval for the imposition of a sales tax or an increase in the income or sales tax.[49] Failed 140,090 (44.18%) 177,016 (55.82%)
CI-30 A constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to determine the rights and remedies for injury or damage.[50] Passed 175,502 (56.22%) 136,653 (43.78%)
LR-100 A measure establishing a state lottery.[51] Passed 216,706 (68.98%) 97,459 (31.02%)
I-104 An initiative prohibiting the state from controlling the price of milk.[52] Failed 153,293 (48.80%) 160,835 (51.20%)
I-105 An initiative limiting property taxes to the amounts levied in 1986.[53] Passed 166,694 (54.91%) 136,904 (45.09%)

1988

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-17 A constitutional amendment removing certain restrictions on the investment of public funds.[54] Failed 122,854 (36.09%) 217,536 (63.91%)
C-18 A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature greater discretion in providing economic assistance and social services.[55] Passed 182,037 (52.45%) 165,056 (47.55%)
C-19 A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish residency requirements for judges.[56] Passed 224,937 (65.88%) 116,500 (34.12%)
C-20 A constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to meet annually for no more than 100 days in 2 years.[57] Failed 169,491 (48.66%) 178,855 (51.34%)
LR-106 A measure authorizing the legislature to continue a 6-mill property tax levy to fund the Montana University System for 10 years.[58] Passed 227,638 (64.14%) 127,259 (35.86%)
I-110 An initiative repealing the requirement that occupants of motor vehicles wear a seatbelt.[59] Failed 155,481 (42.41%) 211,090 (57.59%)
I-113 An initiative establishing a system of refundable deposits on beverage containers.[60] Failed 78,509 (21.45%) 287,461 (78.55%)

1990–1999

1990

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
CC-1 A measure calling for a constitutional convention.[61] Failed 53,630 (17.96%) 245,009 (82.04%)
C-21 A constitutional amendment requiring a valid election to be held on qualified ballot issues.[62] Passed 166,143 (56.20%) 129,477 (43.80%)
CI-55 A constitutional amendment repealing existing taxes and requiring state funding to come from a trade charge.[63] Failed 78,254 (25.16%) 232,807 (74.84%)
I-115 An initiative increasing the sales tax on cigarettes to $0.43 per pack and to 25% for other tobacco products.[64] Failed 130,707 (40.92%) 188,732 (59.08%)

1992

June 1992

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-109 A measure imposing a property tax levy of 2 mills to fund vocational and technical education programs.[65] Failed 76,546 (36.38%) 133,841 (63.62%)
LR-110 A measure creating the Treasure State Endowment Fund to provide local governments coal severance tax trust fund interest for infrastructure projects.[66][67] Passed 132,820 (62.54%) 79,562 (37.46%)

November 1992

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-22 A constitutional amendment changing how state judges and justices are elected.[68] Passed 279,894 (74.40%) 96,313 (25.60%)
C-23 A constitutional amendment allowing the state to transfer public lands to a local government at less than full market value.[69] Failed 176,082 (46.15%) 205,485 (53.85%)
C-24 A constitutional amendment increasing the membership of the board to regents from 7 to 8 members and requiring at least one of the board members to be Native American.[70] Failed 105,475 (27.21%) 282,172 (72.79%)
CI-63 A constitutional amendment requiring coal severance taxes to be placed into a special fund for the next 10 years and allowing the legislature to appropriate the fund's principal for financing the costs of local government facilities and improvements.[71][72] Failed 165,126 (42.94%) 219,403 (57.06%)
CI-64 A constitutional amendment prohibiting certain public officials from seeking reelection if they have already held office for a certain number of years.[73] Passed 264,174 (66.90%) 130,695 (33.10%)

1993

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-111 A measure imposing a 4% sales tax and reducing income and property taxes.[74] Failed 78,349 (25.53%) 228,587 (74.47%)

1994

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-25 A constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from spending public pension fund assets.[75] Passed 243,855 (73.41%) 88,336 (26.59%)
C-26 A constitutional amendment giving the governor 10 days to act on a bill regardless of if the legislature is in session.[76] Passed 237,236 (70.49%) 99,334 (29.51%)
C-27 A constitutional amendment setting a 4% limit on the sales tax rate.[77] Passed 175,618 (53.83%) 150,649 (46.17%)
C-28 A constitutional amendment allowing property values to be based on the purchase value and allowing limits on increases in property value for tax purposes.[78] Failed 138,475 (41.37%) 196,277 (58.63%)
CI-66 A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of any new or increased taxes at the state and local level.[79] Failed 159,282 (46.68%) 181,938 (53.32%)
CI-67 A constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of the legislature to increase taxes or government spending.[80] Failed 167,225 (48.92%) 174,616 (51.08%)
I-118 An initiative establishing limits on campaign contributions and prohibiting the carryover of surplus campaign funds.[81] Passed 200,679 (60.69%) 129,983 (39.31%)
IR-112 A referendum enacting a single income tax rate of 6.7% instead of the current rates from 2% to 11%.[82] Failed 83,813 (25.38%) 246,368 (74.62%)

1996

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-30 A constitutional amendment replacing the Board of Education, Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Higher Education with a department of education and a state education commission.[83] Failed 142,224 (37.00%) 242,146 (73.00%)
C-31 A constitutional amendment allowing state compensation insurance fund money to be invested in private corporate capital stock.[83] Failed 166,752 (43.78%) 214,120 (56.22%)
C-32 A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to meet every two years for 90 days in either even-numbered or odd-numbered years, rather than only in odd-numbered years.[84][85] Failed 174,471 (47.02%) 196,618 (52.98%)
I-121 An initiative increasing the state minimum wage to $6.25 per hour by the year 2000.[83] Failed 175,769 (43.53%) 227,975 (56.47%)
I-122 An initiative requiring specified levels of toxins to be removed from mine discharges prior to dilution or release into state waters.[83] Failed 175,534 (43.25%) 230,283 (56.75%)
I-123 An initiative allowing lawsuits against persons who engage in unlawful threats or intimidation that cause injury or harm and prohibiting the filing of non-consensual common-law liens against property.[86] Passed 200,682 (52.68%) 180,295 (47.32%)
I-125 An initiative prohibiting direct corporate spending on ballot measures except by nonprofits and setting a voluntary spending limit of $150,000 per year for ballot issue committees.[87] Passed 201,186 (52.35%) 183,114 (47.65%)
I-132 An initiative requiring the words "Disregarded Montana Voters on Term Limits" to be printed next to the name of any state legislative and congressional candidates on the ballot who fail to support a term limits amendment to the US Constitution.[83][85] Failed 172,911 (45.45%) 207,508 (54.55%)

1998

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-113 A measure allowing the legislature to continue levying a six-mill property tax for 10 years to fund the Montana University system.[88][89] Passed 199,871 (61.40%) 125,656 (38.60%)
C-33 A constitutional amendment providing that criminal laws must be based on principles of public safety and restitution for victims, in addition to prevention and reformation.[89] Passed 225,349 (71.38%) 90,349 (28.62%)
CI-75 A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of any new or increased taxes at the state and local level.[90] Passed 167,321 (51.20%) 159,499 (48.80%)
I-134 An initiative repealing the Montana Retail Motor Fuel Marketing Act, which prevents fuel dealers from selling fuel below cost to drive out competition.[91] Passed 172,081 (53.99%) 146,629 (46.01%)
I-136 An initiative eliminating the requirement that nonresidents hire an outfitter to purchase a combination hunting and fishing license.[88][89] Failed 141,425 (43.96%) 180,280 (56.04%)
I-137 An initiative prohibiting cyanide leach processing at new open-pit gold and silver mines.[88][89] Passed 169,991 (52.30%) 155,034 (47.70%)
IR-114 A referendum prohibiting all corporate spending on ballot measure campaigns, including spending by nonprofits.[88][89] Passed 161,476 (52.79%) 144,425 (47.21%)

2000–2009

2000

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-115 A measure repealing the sales tax on new motor vehicles and replacing the light vehicle tax system with a registration fee based on the vehicle's age.[92] Passed 228,737 (57.60%) 168,396 (42.40%)
LR-116 A measure repealing the state inheritance tax.[93] Passed 265,951 (67.81%) 126,274 (32.19%)
C-34 A constitutional amendment allowing money in the state workers' compensation insurance fund to be invested in private corporate capital stock.[94] Passed 197,399 (52.19%) 180,850 (47.81%)
C-35 A constitutional amendment requiring at least 40% of the tobacco litigation settlement money to be dedicated to a trust fund for tobacco disease prevention and health care programs.[95][96] Passed 287,432 (73.43%) 103,979 (26.57%)
I-143 An initiative prohibiting new alternative livestock ranches, also known as game farms.[97] Passed 204,282 (51.41%) 193,079 (48.59%)

2002

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-36 A constitutional amendment allowing for investment of assets from local government group self-insurance programs in private corporate capital stocks.[98] Failed 122,822 (39.42%) 188,715 (60.58%)
C-37 A constitutional amendment requiring signatures from at least 10% of voters in at least half of Montana's counties (rather than two-fifths of legislative districts) to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot.[99] Passed 179,616 (57.17%) 134,538 (42.83%)
C-38 A constitutional amendment requiring signatures from at least 5% of voters in at least half of Montana's counties (rather than one-third of legislative districts) to place a statutory initiative on the ballot.[100] Passed 178,946 (57.58%) 131,849 (42.42%)
C-39 A constitutional amendment allowing public funds to be invested in private corporate capital stock.[101] Failed 108,450 (34.65%) 204,557 (65.35%)
I-145 An initiative creating a public power commission to determine whether purchasing hydroelectric dams is in the public interest.[102] Failed 103,742 (31.85%) 221,999 (68.15%)
I-146 An initiative dedicating 49% of the tobacco settlement funds for a tobacco disease prevention program for Montanans who cannot afford health insurance.[103] Passed 209,638 (64.96%) 113,065 (35.04%)
IR-117 A referendum regarding the deregulation of the electricity industry.[104] Failed 116,370 (39.54%) 177,966 (60.46%)

2004

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-40 A constitutional amendment establishing a $10 million trust fund for noxious weed management.[105] Passed 323,929 (75.51%) 105,086 (24.49%)
C-41 A constitutional amendment providing for a right to harvest wild fish and game animals.[106] Passed 345,505 (80.60%) 83,185 (19.40%)
C-42 A constitutional amendment increasing term limits for state legislators from 8 years in a 16-year period to 12 years in a 24-year period.[107] Failed 136,931 (31.40%) 299,162 (68.60%)
CI-96 A constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.[108] Passed 295,070 (66.56%) 148,263 (33.44%)
I-147 An initiative allowing open-pit gold and silver mines to use cyanide leach processing.[109] Failed 185,974 (41.96%) 257,280 (58.04%)
I-148 An initiative legalizing marijuana for medical use.[110] Passed 276,042 (61.81%) 170,579 (38.19%)
I-149 An initiative increasing tobacco taxes and allocating revenue to various programs.[111] Passed 282,448 (63.32%) 163,626 (36.68%)

2006

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
C-43 A constitutional amendment changing the name of the state auditor to the insurance commissioner.[112] Failed 133,219 (35.95%) 237,367 (64.05%)
I-151 An initiative raising the minimum wage to $6.15 per hour and adding an annual adjustment based on the cost of living.[113] Passed 285,535 (72.69%) 107,294 (27.31%)
I-153 An initiative prohibiting former state officials and their staff from becoming lobbyists within 24 months after their departure from the state government.[114] Passed 288,098 (75.54%) 93,291 (24.46%)

2008

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-118 A measure continuing a six-mill property tax to fund the Montana University system.[115] Passed 264,158 (56.79%) 200,957 (43.21%)
C-44 A constitutional amendment allowing 25% of certain public funds to be invested in private corporate capital stock.[116] Failed 118,178 (25.93%) 337,656 (74.07%)
I-155 An initiative expanding healthcare programs for uninsured children in Montana.[117] Passed 329,289 (69.91%) 141,701 (30.09%)

2010–2019

2010

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
CC-2 A measure calling for a constitutional convention.[118] Failed 140,869 (41.49%) 198,664 (58.51%)
CI-105 A constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the sale of transfer of real property.[119] Passed 259,621 (72.62%) 97,891 (27.38%)
I-161 An initiative increasing nonresident hunting license fees and allocating revenue to hunting access and habitat preservation and restoration.[120] Passed 187,870 (53.82%) 161,201 (46.18%)
I-164 An initiative capping yearly interest rates of payday and title loans at 36%.[121] Passed 253,475 (71.76%) 99,749 (28.24%)

2012

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-120 A measure requiring parental notification at least 48 hours before performing an abortion on a pregnant minor under 16 years old.[122] Passed 334,416 (70.55%) 139,598 (29.45%)
LR-121 A measure requiring proof of citizenship for a person to receive state services.[123] Passed 378,563 (79.51%) 97,528 (20.49%)
LR-122 A measure prohibiting the government from mandating the purchase of health insurance or imposing penalties on those who do not purchase health insurance.[124] Passed 318,612 (67.20%) 155,536 (32.80%)
I-166 An initiative requiring state lawmakers to implement a policy on prohibiting corporate campaign contributions and expenditures in elections.[125] Passed 343,549 (74.67%) 116,554 (25.33%)
IR-124 A referendum that would repeal I-148 and enact a new medical marijuana program.[126] Passed 268,790 (57.25%) 200,730 (42.75%)

2014

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-126 A measure changing the deadline for late voter registration to the Friday before election day.[127] Failed 155,153 (42.89%) 206,584 (57.11%)
C-45 A constitutional amendment renaming the position of state auditor to "Commissioner of Securities and Insurance."[128] Failed 166,758 (48.42%) 177,615 (51.58%)

2016

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
CI-116 A constitutional amendment protecting the rights of crime victims in the Montana Constitution.[129] Passed 325,934 (66.09%) 167,261 (33.91%)
I-177 An initiative prohibiting the use of animal traps and snares on state public lands.[130] Failed 185,908 (37.30%) 312,455 (62.70%)
I-181 An initiative establishing the Montana Biomedical Research Authority and authorizing $20 million per year in bonds for ten years to fund it.[131] Failed 208,883 (42.67%) 280,604 (57.33%)
I-182 An initiative repealing the three-patient limit for medical marijuana providers and allowing physicians to prescribe marijuana for chronic pain and PTSD.[132] Passed 291,334 (57.87%) 212,089 (42.13%)

2018

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-128 A measure renewing a six-mill property tax to fund the Montana University System through 2028.[133] Passed 307,704 (62.94%) 181,171 (37.06%)
LR-129 A measure allowing only certain individuals to collect other people's election ballots.[134] Passed 301,172 (62.81%) 178,324 (37.19%)
I-185 An initiative extending Medicaid expansion programs and raising taxes on tobacco products to fund it.[135] Failed 236,990 (47.30%) 264,087 (52.70%)
I-186 An initiative establishing new requirements for hard rock mine permits based on water quality standards.[136] Failed 220,266 (44.36%) 276,232 (55.64%)

2020–

2020

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-130 A measure removing local governments' authority to regulate the concealed carry of firearms.[137] Passed 298,388 (50.96%) 287,129 (49.04%)
C-46 A constitutional amendment changing constitutional language to match existing signature distribution requirements for initiated constitutional amendments.[138] Passed 426,279 (76.87%) 128,295 (23.13%)
C-47 A constitutional amendment changing constitutional language to match existing signature distribution requirements for initiated state statutes and veto referendums.[139] Passed 411,153 (74.56%) 140,300 (25.44%)
CI-118 A constitutional amendment allowing the establishment of a legal age for the use of marijuana.[140] Passed 340,847 (57.84%) 248,442 (42.16%)
I-190 An initiative legalizing marijuana and imposing a 20% tax on marijuana sales.[141] Passed 341,037 (56.90%) 258,337 (43.10%)

2022

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
LR-131 A measure granting legal personhood to infants born alive and requiring medical care to be provided to any infants born alive.[142] Failed 213,001 (47.45%) 235,904 (52.55%)
C-48 A constitutional amendment requiring the state to obtain a search warrant to access electronic data or communications.[143] Passed 365,091 (82.33%) 78,334 (17.67%)

2024

Measure Name Description Status Yes votes No votes
CI-126 A constitutional amendment establishing a top-four primary for certain federal and state offices.[144] Failed 287,837 (48.91%) 300,664 (51.09%)
CI-127 A constitutional amendment requiring candidates for certain offices to receive a majority of the vote to win the election.[145] Failed 228,908 (39.62%) 348,805 (60.38%)
CI-128 A constitutional amendment providing for a right to abortion before fetal viability.[146] Passed 345,070 (57.76%) 252,300 (42.24%)

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  128. ^ "Montana State Auditor Renaming Amendment, C-45 (2014)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
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