A House committee heard competing views on Senate Bill 6,137, which would let tribal facilities accept online wagers while bettors are on any tribe's premises and allow some collegiate-event wagering while banning bets on an individual enrolled athlete's performance. Universities warned of risks to student-athletes; tribal operators urged regulation and consumer protections.

New regulations safeguard employees from retaliation for reporting quotas and safety violations

Bob Morris told the committee that recent capacity‑market price volatility in PJM does not map onto Montana’s regulated system; the committee also discussed a large‑load tariff and staff said customers would be protected by the regulatory process and required upgrade costs.