Montana Legislature: Day 1

Live tweets from the first day of the Montana Legislature in Helena.

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"You have all been elected to Montana's House of Conflict," says Stapleton, addressing representatives. #mtpol #mtleg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:26:01 PM
Sen. Jon Sesso, Dem minority leader, delivering positive msg, "we intend to be part of the majority of senators" moving Montana fwd #mtleg

by Troy Carter via twitter 1/2/2017 7:30:42 PM
Supreme Court Justice Jim Rice, a former House member, administers oath of office to 100 representatives.#mtleg #mtpol

by Chuck Johnson via twitter 1/2/2017 7:31:20 PM
With right hands raised and following the directions of Justice Jim Rice, members of the House swear to serve Montana. #mtpol http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1MHhzkVQAA6k0m.jpg

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:32:39 PM
Supreme Court Justice James Rice leads representatives in the oath of office. #mtleg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1MHiIGXEAYu5nr.jpg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:32:41 PM
Re: jobs "we need to make sure we have the continued protection of our pristine environment" says GOP's Sen. Maj Ldr Fred Thomas #mtleg

by Troy Carter via twitter 1/2/2017 7:34:53 PM
Rep. Austin Knudsen, R-Culbertson,is nominated and elected speaker of House without opposition.He also was speaker in 2015. #mtleg #mtpol

by Chuck Johnson via twitter 1/2/2017 7:37:29 PM
Speaker Knudsen begins his address, thanking his friends, family and wife. #mtleg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:39:05 PM
Knudsen says he wants to impress upon House membership the qualities of civility and professionalism.#mtleg #mtpol

by Chuck Johnson via twitter 1/2/2017 7:42:36 PM
"You all have been elected to Montana's house of conflict," an opportunity to show "your dignity, your integrity, your humanity" #mtpol twitter.com/jaymekfraser/s…

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:43:14 PM
Knudsen addresses the challenges ahead, specifically referring to the budget, saying cuts will be made if necessary. #mtleg #mtpol

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:43:24 PM
Knudsen takes podium for the first time this session as Speaker. "This is Montana's House," he says, calling for civility #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:45:16 PM
Knudsen: "We can disagree, and believe me we're going to disagree...,but I expect those disagreements to be civil and professional" #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:46:52 PM
Majority Leader Ehli calls for Republicans to stand proud and "challenge the status quo" #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:52:38 PM
Senate is taking a recess. #mtpol #mtnews #mtleg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1MMJKiVQAIk9as.jpg

by Freddy via twitter retweeted by michaelcsiebert 1/2/2017 7:53:09 PM
Majority Leader Ehli calls for Republicans to stand proud and "challenge the status quo" #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter retweeted by michaelcsiebert 1/2/2017 7:53:14 PM
Ehli: "I have learned the stairs & elevators in this building run up and down. We will encourage the governor to visit the 3rd floor" #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:53:50 PM
Eck calls for investment in infrastructure, perhaps the most anticipated issue of the session. #mtleg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:54:58 PM
Eck: "This is not a time for cynicism." #mtpol

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:55:24 PM
Ehli said GOP would pressure governor "more so in the past" not to use his veto pen so policy "is set by a true representation of MT" #mtpol twitter.com/jaymekfraser/s…

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:55:28 PM
House Minority Leader Eck: "I appreciate we share a mutual commitment to uphold the dignity and decorum of this great institution." #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:57:14 PM
Last year's operating rules temporarily adopted for the session. #mtpol #mtleg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 7:57:47 PM
Eck called for honesty and courage "to bridge the gap" between parties so work can get done. #mtpol

by Jayme Fraser via twitter 1/2/2017 7:58:10 PM
Good morning! These three @UMJSchool students are ready to cover the 2017 #mtleg for scores of editors and broadcas… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

by Courtney Cowgill via twitter retweeted by michaelcsiebert 1/2/2017 8:10:21 PM
Ehli moves to adjourn until tomorrow. House officially organized and ready for business. #mtleg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1MRU8yWQAQUJBy.jpg

by Michael Siebert via twitter 1/2/2017 8:15:41 PM
Inaugural ball info, if you're the ball-going type: events.ticketprinting.com/event/22274 #mtpol

by Holly Michels via twitter 1/2/2017 8:19:30 PM
With 10 bills in the pipeline and another 113 considered, fish and wildlife issues could be hot topics #mtpol … twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

by Billings Gazette via twitter retweeted by hollykmichels 1/2/2017 9:10:15 PM

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