The bill proposes to allow for the installation of a plaque commemorating Charles S. Johnson, who is recognized as Montana's longest-serving statehouse reporter, within a building or on the grounds of the state capitol complex. It stipulates that the funding for this plaque must come from private sources and establishes a special revenue account to manage these funds. Additionally, the Montana Historical Society is tasked with procuring the plaque and overseeing the financial aspects related to its installation.

To facilitate this initiative, the bill includes amendments to sections 2-17-807 and 2-17-808 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It also provides for an appropriation to support the project and outlines provisions for contingent voidness, ensuring that the bill's effectiveness is contingent upon certain conditions being met. The overall aim is to honor Johnson's contributions to journalism in Montana while ensuring that the financial responsibility does not fall on public funds.

Statutes affected:
HB0855_1.pdf: 2-17-807, 2-17-808
HB0855_2.pdf: 2-17-807, 2-17-808
Amended: 2-17-807, 2-17-808
Introduced: 2-17-807, 2-17-808