This bill revises the structure and administrative processes of the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission. It amends Section 22-3-1002 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to change the number of commission members from 14 to 9, with specific appointments designated for the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house. The bill also emphasizes that the commission members must broadly represent the state and outlines qualifications for appointments, including experience in tourism management, community planning, historic preservation, business, and history. The terms for appointed members are set at 3 years for the governor's appointees and 2 years for those appointed by legislative leaders.

Additionally, the bill modifies the administrative relationship between the commission and the Department of Commerce, stating that the department will provide necessary staff and services in compliance with the state pay plan. The commission will no longer negotiate an indirect administrative rate annually but will report the rate determined by both entities to the economic affairs interim committee. The transition to the new member structure will occur as current members' terms expire, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(10): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(2): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(3): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(4): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(5): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(6): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(7): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(8): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(9): 22-3-1002
SB0116_1: 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(10): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(11): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(12): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(2): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(3): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(4): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(5): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(6): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(7): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(8): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2(9): 22-3-1002
SB0116_2: 22-3-1002
SB0116_4(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_4(2): 22-3-1002
SB0116_4(3): 22-3-1002
SB0116_4(4): 22-3-1002
SB0116_4: 22-3-1002
SB0116_5(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_5(2): 22-3-1002
SB0116_5(3): 22-3-1002
SB0116_5(4): 22-3-1002
SB0116_5(5): 22-3-1002
SB0116_5: 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(10): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(11): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(12): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(13): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(14): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(15): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(16): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(17): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(18): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(19): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(2): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(20): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(21): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(22): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(23): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(24): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(3): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(4): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(5): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(6): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(7): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(8): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(9): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X: 22-3-1002