Montana Term Limits Hit Legal Roadblock | Butte News

A Montana state judge has temporarily halted a controversial Attorney General opinion that could have disqualified two lawmakers from this fall’s election, keeping Reps. Llew Jones and Steve Fitzpatrick on the ballot just in time for certification. The AG’s new interpretation—counting term limits from election day rather than when a term begins—threatened to invalidate their eligibility, but the court sided with the lawmakers, citing the looming deadline and political stakes. With the case likely headed to the Montana Supreme Court, the ruling underscores growing Republican Party tensions and a high-stakes legal battle over how long-term legislative service is measured—with elections just around the corner. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d35b7447b1e36739