Montana I-194 (Initiative Limiting the Powers of Artificial Persons (Corporate and Organizational Political Spending)) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. An act that limits the powers of artificial persons (non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations and unincorporated associations doing business in Montana) to those necessary or convenient as provided by law, excluding contributions of anything of value to candidate elections, support for or opposition to political parties, and support for or opposition to state or local ballot issues. A violation is punished by forfeiting privileges to do business in Montana, which may be restored on disgorgement and certification of compliance. The act does not apply to distribution of news, commentary or editorial content, or to the state, political subdivisions, individuals, political committees or public corporations.
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An act that limits the powers of artificial persons (non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations and unincorporated associations doing business in Montana) to those necessary or convenient as provided by law, excluding contributions of anything of value to candidate elections, support for or opposition to political parties, and support for or opposition to state or local ballot issues. A violation is punished by forfeiting privileges to do business in Montana, which may be restored on disgorgement and certification of compliance. The act does not apply to distribution of news, commentary or editorial content, or to the state, political subdivisions, individuals, political committees or public corporations.
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About this measure
I-194 reached the Montana ballot as a initiated state statute.
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