Constitution · Montana

Mont. Const. art. III, § 2

Constitution
Constitution of Montana
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

Continuity of government. The seat of government shall be in Helena, except during periods of emergency resulting from disasters or enemy attack. The legislature may enact laws to insure the continuity of government during a period of emergency without regard for other provisions of the constitution. They shall be effective only during the period of emergency that affects a particular office or governmental operation.

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