MontanaMontana would display Chief Earl Old Person’s bust in Capitol
A bust honoring Chief Earl Old Person, a longtime Blackfeet Nation chairman, would be displayed in Montana’s Capitol for up to 50 years, with renewal allowed.
What it does
Chief Earl Old Person’s bust would be displayed inside Montana’s Capitol for up to 50 years, with renewal allowed. The usual 10-year wait after a person’s death would not apply.
Argument forDisplaying the bust could help Capitol visitors learn about a Blackfeet leader’s work on tribal self-rule, culture, and economic development.
Argument againstExempting this honor from the 10-year wait could reduce the time available to weigh a lasting tribute in the Capitol.
More detail
Montana would display a bust honoring Chief Earl Old Person. The bust would be displayed inside the Capitol for up to 50 years, with renewal allowed. The usual 10-year wait after death would not apply. Lawmakers would need to approve the display again if the bust is not installed within five years of authorization.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29(LC) Draft Ready for DeliveryLatest
- Oct 21(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 20(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 16(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Oct 15(LC) Draft in Edit
- Oct 15(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Oct 15(LC) Drafter Assigned
- Oct 13(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 24(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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