Navigating the Legislature Training Recap

CatalystMT hosted a joint training with 406Revolutionized, focused on criminal legal advocacy in the state legislature ahead of the 2027 session.

The training was broken into several sections:

  • Understanding the Legislative Process

  • How a Bill Becomes Law & the Budget

  • Tools for Navigating the Session

  • Influencing the Legislative Process

  • Telling Your Story

  • Catalyst MT’s Legislative Priorities

Training Content

In the Tools for Navigating the Session section, we've hyperlinked all government websites for your convenience. We recommend bookmarking them in your browser for ease during the session.

Testimony Resources

Key Legislation Info Pages

Correctional Ombudsman Bill

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  • Email alerts for key criminal legal reform legislation we’re tracking

  • Support at the Capitol (in-building staff)

  • Writing your testimony

  • Figuring out which hearing to speak at

  • General questions

  • Financial assistance scholarships to give in-person testimony in Helena

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