MAID, LLC v. STATE

DA 24-0039.

555 P.3d 759 (2024)

2024 MT 200

MONTANANS AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE DENSIFICATION, LLC, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. STATE of Montana, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided: September 3, 2024.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For Appellant: Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General, Michael D. Russell, Thane Johnson, Alwyn Lansing, Michael Noonan, Assistant, Attorneys General, Helena, Montana, Emily Jones, Jones Law Firm, PLLC, Billings, Montana.

For Appellee: James H. Goetz, Henry J.K. Tesar, Goetz, Geddes & Gardner, P.C., Bozeman, Montana, Brian K. Gallik, Gallik & Bremer, P.C., Bozeman, Montana.

For Amicus Curiae Shelter WF, Inc.: Jesse C. Kodadek, Parsons Behle & Latimer, Missoula, Montana.

For Amicus Curiae Citizens for a Better Flathead: Peter Michael Meloy, Meloy Law Firm, Helena, Montana.

For Amicus Curiae Families For Responsible Growth: Michelle T. Weinberg, Michelle T. Weinberg, PLLC, Missoula, Montana.

For Amicus Curiae Better Bozeman Coalition: Brian F. Close, Attorney at Law, Bozeman, Montana

For Amicus Curiae Institute for Justice: David F. Knobel, Crowley Fleck PLLP, Billings, Montana, Joseph Gay, Institute For Justice, Arlington, Virginia, Ari Bargil, Institute for Justice, Miami, Florida.

For Amici Curiae Montana Legislators: Joan K. Mell, III Branches Law, PLLC, Hamilton, Montana.

For Amicus Curiae Land Use Consultants: Dr. Andrew R. Thomas, Self — Represented, Helena, Montana.


¶1 The State of Montana appeals the order of the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, temporarily enjoining two laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session: Senate Bill 323 ("SB 323") and Senate Bill 528 ("SB 528"). Because we conclude that Plaintiff Montanans Against...

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