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House Floor and Committee Video...
Live broadcast of the 2011 Legislature House Floor debates. When in session, the "Watch Now" button will be visible, click once to play.
The Video opens in a new player window, located in the upper left corner of your screen. The broadcast is set for a 20 second buffer for slower DSL connections. Live Streaming requires a 256K DSL or Broadband connection to the Internet. Modem Users should select from the "Audio Only" tab on the left. Confirm your connection speed by clicking the Bandwidth Speed Test links on the Related links area on the left. This Webcast may also be used for optional video streams while the House is adjourned.
Video Opens in new player window
There may be up to a 20 second delay for slower connections to build a buffer for better playback.
Don't see the Watch Now Button above? Get QuickTime 7
Senate Chambers and Interim Committee Video...
Live broadcast of the 2011 Legislature Senate Floor Debates. When in session, the "Watch Now" button will be visible, click once to play.
The Video opens in a new player window, located in the upper left corner of your screen. Live Streaming requires a 256K DSL or Broadband connection to the Internet. Modem Users should select from the "Audio Only" tab on the left. Confirm your connection speed by clicking the Bandwidth Speed Test links on the Related links area on the left. This Webcast may also be used for optional video streams while the Senate is adjourned.
Video Opens in new player window
There may be up to a 20 second delay for slower connections to build a buffer for better playback.
Don't see the Watch Now Button above? Get QuickTime 7
Hearing Room ...
Live broadcast of select Committee Hearings from the Old Supreme Court Chambers, Room 303. Senate Education Committee hearings are normally scheduled to meet here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 pm.
The Video opens in a new player window, located in the upper left corner of your screen. Live Streaming requires a 256K DSL or Broadband connection to the Internet. Modem Users should select from the "Audio Only" tab on the left. Confirm your connection speed by clicking the Bandwidth Speed Test links on the Related links area on the left.
Video Opens in new player window
There may be up to a 20 second delay for slower connections to build a buffer for better playback.
Don't see the Watch Now Button above? Get QuickTime 7
Optional Hearing Room ...
Live broadcast of select Committee Hearings from the various hearing rooms found throughout the State Capitol building.
The Video opens in a new player window, located in the upper left corner of your screen. Live Streaming requires a 256K DSL or Broadband connection to the Internet. Modem Users should select from the "Audio Only" tab on the left. Confirm your connection speed by clicking the Bandwidth Speed Test links on the Related links area on the left.
Video Opens in new player window
There may be up to a 20 second delay for slower connections to build a buffer for better playback.
Don't see the Watch Now Button above? Get QuickTime 7
Audio Only...
Users who do not have DSL or a Broadband connection to the Internet can listen to proceedings live via an Audio-Only feed. A list of available audio-only feeds will open in a new window by clicking on the button below.
Local Cable Channels Carrying the Session
In addition to streaming video access on your computer, Helena Civic Television is broadcasting live to the following Bresnan Communication cable systems:
| City | Cable Channel | City | Cable Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaconda | Channel 63 | Jordan | Channel 37 | |
| Baker | Channel 97 | Kalispell | Channel 67 | |
| Billings | Channels 8, 71 | Lavina | Channel 97 | |
| Bozeman | Channel 63 | Lewistown | Channel 59 | |
| Butte | Channel 61 | Libby | Channel 17 | |
| Choteau | Channel 15 | Livingston | Channel 22 | |
| Circle | Channel 62 | Miles City | Channel 64 | |
| Conrad | Channel 15 | Missoula | Channel 67 | |
| Cut Bank | Channel 15 | Polson | Channel 97 | |
| Deer Lodge | Channel 63 | Roundup | Channel 97 | |
| Dillon | Channel 63 | Richey | Channel 62 | |
| Eureka | Channel 46 | Ryegate | Channel 97 | |
| Fairview | Channel 62 | Savage | Channel 62 | |
| Fallon | Channel 62 | Shelby | Channel 13 | |
| Fort Benton | Channel 15 | Sidney | Channel 62 | |
| Glasgow | Channel 15 | Stevensville | Channel 37 | |
| Glendive | Channel 62 | Terry | Channel 62 | |
| Great Falls | Channel 70 | Townsend | Channel 95 | |
| Hamilton | Channel 17 | Wibaux | Channel 62 | |
| Harlowton | Channel 97 | Wolf Point | Channel 15 | |
| Havre | Channel 43 | |||
| Helena | Channel 19 |
The Montana Legislature meets every two years to enact laws, levy taxes and appropriate money. Funding for the Office of Public Instruction, the state education agency, and schools is determined by the Legislature.
