The bill aims to revise the judicial recusal laws concerning situations where a lawyer or party involved in a legal proceeding has made campaign contributions. It introduces new definitions relevant to the context of campaign contributions and judicial recusal. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 3-1-609 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), which likely pertains to previous regulations on this matter.

The legislation is designed to enhance the integrity of the judicial process by clarifying the circumstances under which a judge must recuse themselves from a case due to potential conflicts of interest arising from campaign contributions. It establishes an immediate effective date and outlines the applicability of the new provisions, ensuring that the changes are implemented without delay.