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This bill modifies existing Montana law regarding interim committees and study groups by restricting their ability to meet during legislative sessions. Specifically, the bill amends Section 5-5-214 to prohibit most legislative study committees, councils, commissions, task forces, and work groups that receive staff support from the Legislative Services Division from conducting meetings while the legislature is in session. The bill creates an exception for certain key legislative bodies such as the legislative council, legislative finance committee, and legislative audit committee, which are still permitted to meet during sessions. The purpose appears to be focusing legislative resources and attention exclusively on active legislative proceedings during session, preventing potential parallel policy work that might distract from or compete with the primary legislative process. By limiting the meeting capabilities of study groups during sessions, the bill aims to streamline legislative activities and maintain a clear focus on current legislative business.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0529