Bill > HB142

This bill modifies the rules for interim legislative committees in Montana by increasing the number of bill drafts that can be requested on a partisan basis from four to five. The bill clarifies the definitions of "bipartisan basis" and "partisan basis," specifying that a bipartisan vote involves members from more than one political party, while a partisan vote involves only members from the majority party. The bill maintains the existing responsibilities of interim committees, which include reviewing administrative rules, monitoring executive branch agencies, reviewing proposed legislation, and accumulating relevant information. Interim committees will continue to have the ability to request an unlimited number of bill drafts on a bipartisan basis, with the new provision allowing five drafts to be requested on a partisan basis. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, and it aims to provide more flexibility for interim committees in preparing legislative proposals for the next regular legislative session.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0595