In Montana, it does not always. Because of how our courts have interpreted the Montana Constitution in recent years, certain legislation does not merely face the risk of repeal. That reality creates a difficult truth that deserves to be said plainly: in Montana, passing the “right” bill at the wrong time can permanently remove an issue from democratic control. They are required to think not only about the moral appeal of a bill, but about its structural consequences. This does not mean every “no” vote is wise, or that every delayed bill is justified.