State and Federal Legislative agendas can have a strong impact on local and regional economic development efforts. It is important to keep informed on the many legislative and regulatory issues relating to economic development, and the Internet has become a useful source for doing so.

State Legislation

The State of Montana maintains a comprehensive website for each Legislative Session at http://leg.mt.gov/css/default.asp, including full texts of bills presented, maps of Montana Legislative Districts, and contact information for Legislators.

Federal Legislation 

Congress' THOMAS site maintained by the Library of Congress provides links to all bills being considered by the House and Senate in Washington, D.C. Search for bills by text or bill number.

CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS: