This bill aims to revise and expand the Code of Ethics applicable to elected officials and government employees by including the judicial branch, judicial officers, justices, and judges. It seeks to enhance ethical standards across all branches of government, ensuring that all public officials are held to a consistent set of ethical guidelines.

Additionally, the bill proposes revisions to existing definitions within the Code of Ethics and amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 2-2-101, 2-2-102, 2-2-103, 2-2-136, and 2-2-144. These amendments are intended to clarify and strengthen the ethical framework governing public service in Montana.

Statutes affected:
SB0252_1.pdf: 2-2-102, 2-2-101, 2-2-103, 2-2-136, 2-2-144
Introduced: 2-2-102, 2-2-101, 2-2-103, 2-2-136, 2-2-144