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This bill establishes a new policy for the use of the executive residence (the state-owned governor's house located at 2 Carson Street in Helena) when the governor chooses to live elsewhere. If the governor informs the Department of Administration that they will not occupy the residence, the Department must notify the legislative services division that the residence is available. The residence will then be made available for rent to temporary legislative employees during the interim and legislative session, with a preference given to employees with disabilities. The Department of Administration, in consultation with the legislative services division, will develop rules to manage the residence's occupancy, including setting rental fees and other operational details. The bill includes a codification instruction to integrate this new policy into the existing legal framework under Title 2, Chapter 17, Part 8, and specifies that the law will take effect on January 1, 2026. This legislation provides a structured approach to repurposing the executive residence when it is not being used by the governor, potentially offering housing support for legislative employees.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2041