Bill > HB603

This bill eliminates the requirement that at least one member of various quasi-judicial boards in Montana must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state. Specifically, the bill amends eight different sections of Montana law related to different boards and commissions, including the State Compensation Insurance Fund board, Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board, Board of Pardons and Parole, Transportation Commission, Livestock Loss Board, Fish and Wildlife Commission, and State Parks and Recreation Board. The changes remove language mandating attorney representation while preserving the existing provisions for board composition, appointment, and qualifications. The bill will apply to any board vacancies arising after its effective date and does not impact current board members. By removing the attorney requirement, the bill aims to potentially broaden the pool of qualified candidates for these boards by allowing more diverse professional backgrounds and expertise to be considered during the appointment process. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1885