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MT SB73

MT SB73
Clarify agency's duty to permit inspection for legislative audit purposes


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Introduced
12/13/2022
In Committee
03/11/2023
Crossed Over
02/03/2023
Passed
04/20/2023
Dead
Vetoed
05/22/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Clarify agency's duty to permit inspection for legislative audit purposes

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the duty of state agencies to allow the legislative auditor to inspect, examine, and reproduce books, accounts, activities, and records, including confidential or privileged information, in order to conduct legislative audits. The bill specifies that the examination or production of such information is not a waiver of any legal privilege, and it requires state officials to provide access to this information or face potential official misconduct charges for failure or refusal to do so. The bill also stipulates that audit working papers are confidential prior to the presentation of an audit report. The bill takes effect upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

(H) Veto Override Failed in Legislature (on 06/16/2023)

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