The Legislature convenes in Helena. Beacon file photo
State capitol scenes from a previous legislative session in Helena. Beacon File Photo
Reps. Mike Cuffe, left, and Frank Garner discuss a bill on the House floor on April 25, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Former House Speaker and now Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen speaks to legislators before a vote on the House floor. Beacon file photo
A sign outside the Governor's office reminds Legislators how long it has been since they have passed an infrastructure bill. The 65th Legislature convenes in Helena on April 25, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Rep. Rob Cook explains to members of the press corps how an amendment to SB367 would reallocate funding for Romney Hall and the Laurel water intake project during a House Appropriations Committee meeting on April 26, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
House Speaker Austin Knudsen, left, and Minority Leader Jenny Eck discuss bills on the House floor on April 26, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Rep. Jeff Essmann, center, looks over documents on April 25, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The state Capitol rotunda. Beacon File Photo
Rep. Frank Garner, left, speaks with Rep. Rob Cook on the House floor on April 25, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Sen. Bob Keenan (right) listens to discussion on the Senate floor during the 65th Legislature in Helena. Beacon file photo.
Polson Rep. Greg Hertz (right) will be the House speaker when Montana's next legislative session begins in 2019. Beacon file photo
Gov. Steve Bullock signs a bill into law on April 25, 2017. Beacon file photo.
The Senate convenes during the Legislature in Helena. Beacon file photo
A legislator walks towards the governor's office in 2017. Beacon File Photo