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This bill allows Montana legislators to choose a personal email address as their primary point of contact instead of using the standard legislative branch-provided email account. If a legislator selects a non-official email address, they will be required to manage all electronic communications related to legislative business in compliance with the state's public records laws (specifically Title 2, chapter 6, part 10) and the legislative branch's records management plan. The key purpose is to provide legislators flexibility in how they receive and manage electronic communications while maintaining transparency and proper record-keeping. The bill will become effective immediately upon passage and approval, and it will be codified as part of Title 5, chapter 11, part 4 of Montana's legislative statutes. By allowing legislators to use their preferred email address, the bill aims to give lawmakers more control over their communication methods while still ensuring public accountability.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0703