House Bill No. introduced by J. Etchart proposes an amendment to Article XIV, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution, which aims to increase the threshold of electors required to approve constitutional amendments made by initiative. Currently, a majority of voters is needed for approval, but the bill seeks to change this requirement to three-fifths of the electors voting on the amendment. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any legislative proposal to amend the constitution must receive a two-thirds affirmative roll call vote from all members of the legislature.

The bill also outlines the process for submitting this amendment to the electorate, which will take place during the general election in November 2026. Voters will see the full title of the act on the ballot, along with options to vote "YES" or "NO" on the proposed constitutional amendment. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in the requirements for constitutional amendments in Montana, aiming to ensure broader support for such changes.