House Bill No. introduced by J. Etchart proposes an amendment to Article XIV, Section 8 of the Montana Constitution, which seeks to increase the threshold of electors required to approve constitutional amendments made by legislative referendum. The bill changes the approval requirement from a simple majority to three-fifths of the electors voting on the amendment. This amendment aims to ensure that a larger consensus is needed for constitutional changes, thereby enhancing the stability of the state's foundational legal document.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that require a two-thirds affirmative roll call vote from all members of the legislature for the proposal to pass, reinforcing the need for significant legislative support before any constitutional amendment is presented to the electorate. The act is set to be submitted to the qualified electors of Montana during the general election in November 2026, where voters will have the opportunity to express their approval or disapproval of the proposed constitutional amendment.