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Photos: Opening week of Montana’s 68th Legislative Session

HELENA, Mont. — The first week of Montana’s 68th Legislative Session concluded on Friday. Legislators from across the state convened in Helena to discuss legislation.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen helped usher in the 68th Session with a speech in the Montana House of Representatives on Monday.

“What an honor you have been entrusted with to deliver on strengthening our state, creating more opportunities, solving challenges, inspiring our youth, and uniting our adults,” said Secretary Jacobsen.

“God bless you, God bless our beautiful state and everyone we serve.”

Secretary Jacobsen was also a guest speaker at the Montana Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Days at the Capitol event, delivering updates on Montana’s business community. She was also proud to announce Montana received a record number of new business registrations in 2022.

“I’m proud to say that when I travel throughout the state, I consistently hear directly from Montana businesses that the Secretary of State’s Office provides exceptional customer service,” said Secretary Jacobsen.

View photos from the opening week of the 68th Legislative Session in the gallery below.

The Montana State Capitol on the morning of January 2, 2023.

Secretary Christi Jacobsen waves to a colleague in the House.

Legislators visit before the start of the 68th Legislative Session.

Legislators visit before the start of the 68th Legislative Session.

Legislators visit before the start of the 68th Legislative Session.

Legislators visit before the start of the 68th Legislative Session.

The color guard presents the United States and Montana flags in the House.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen addresses the Montana House of Representatives on the opening day of the 68th Legislative Session.

Secretary Christi Jacobsen addresses the Montana House of Representatives.

Legislators listen as Secretary Christi Jacobsen opens the 68th Legislative Session.

Legislators listen as Secretary Christi Jacobsen opens the 68th Legislative Session.

Visitors watch the House Floor session from the chamber.

Legislators listen as Secretary Christi Jacobsen opens the 68th Legislative Session.

Members of the Secretary of State Office staff collect oaths of office.

Members of the Secretary of State Office staff collect oaths of office.

Majority leader Sue Vinton addresses the House.

Speaker of the House Rep. Matt Regier is introduced.

Secretary Christi Jacobsen receives applause following her speech in the House.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen congratulates Majority Leader Rep. Sue Vinton.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen congratulates Minority Leader Rep. Kim Abbott.

Members of the 68th Legislative Session in the House of Representatives.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Ja cobsen presents at the 2023 Montana Chamber of Commerce Business Days at the Capitol.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Chamber of Commerce President Todd O’Hair.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen presents at the 2023 Montana Chamber of Commerce Business Days at the Capitol.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen presents at the 2023 Montana Chamber of Commerce Business Days at the Capitol.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visits with the Legislative pages from the first week of the Session.