Loading chat...

MT SJ26

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Bogner

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Montana's 69th Legislature urges U.S. Congress to pass a law prohibiting members of Congress and their immediate families from trading individual stocks

  • Resolution cites concerns about conflicts of interest, insider trading, and self-dealing due to lawmakers' access to sensitive nonpublic information and influence over legislation affecting markets

  • Notes that numerous bipartisan proposals have already been introduced in Congress to address congressional stock trading restrictions

  • Directs Montana's Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership of both parties, and Montana's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Joint resolution regarding the purchase and sale of stocks by members of congress

Federal Government

Last Action

(S) Filed with Secretary of State

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations4/7/2025
Energy, Technology & Federal Relations3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available