Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by J. Fuller, aims to revise venue laws for cases challenging recently enacted laws. The bill stipulates that the proper venue for such actions is in a county that is wholly or partially within the legislative district of the primary sponsor of the challenged law. It also mandates a change of venue to the same location when a party claims that a recently enacted law is unconstitutional. The bill includes definitions for terms such as "challenge" and "legislative biennium," and amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes.

Key amendments include modifications to Sections 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, and 25-2-201 of the MCA. Notably, the bill introduces new language that specifies exceptions to existing venue rules, ensuring that cases involving challenges to recently enacted laws are heard in the appropriate legislative district. Additionally, it clarifies the circumstances under which a change of venue is required, including when a party pleads a challenge to a statute enacted within the legislative biennium. The bill also includes provisions for codification and a saving clause to protect rights and duties established prior to its effective date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(1): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(2): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(3): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(4): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(5): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(6): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1(7): 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201
SB0097_1: 25-2-118, 25-2-125, 25-2-126, 25-2-201