House Bill No. introduced by J. Etchart proposes an amendment to Article XIV, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution, which seeks 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 changes this requirement to three-fifths of the electors voting on the amendment. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any proposed amendment must be signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors in the state, including at least ten percent from two-fifths of the legislative districts.

The bill also includes provisions that require a two-thirds affirmative roll call vote from all members of the legislature for its passage, as it is a legislative proposal to amend the constitution. Furthermore, it mandates that the act be submitted to the qualified electors of Montana during the general election in November 2026, with the full title of the act presented on the ballot for voter consideration.