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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT PROVIDING HOW TO CALCULATE ATTORNEY FEES AWARDED AGAINST A GOVERNMENT ENTITY; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.”
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new method for calculating attorney fees that can be awarded against government entities in Montana, stipulating that such fees must not exceed the hourly salary rate paid to the Attorney General (as determined under statute 2-16-405) multiplied by the number of attorney hours spent on the legal action. The bill creates a new section of law within Title 25, Chapter 10, Part 7 of Montana's legal code, which governs legal procedures, and will become effective immediately upon passage and approval. By capping attorney fees at the Attorney General's hourly rate, the legislation aims to limit the financial liability of state and local government entities when legal actions result in fee assessments, potentially providing a cost-control measure for government legal expenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Died in Process (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3845 |
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/lc/bill/2/LC3845 |
| BillText | https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=af6a269a-88db-4465-af22-9b1c5ca84122 |
| BillText | https://api.legmt.gov/docs/v1/documents/getContent?documentId=286185 |
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