The 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 now required from the governor, the president of the senate, and the 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.

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 instead have the rate determined collaboratively with the department and reported to the economic affairs interim committee. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the transition to the new member structure will occur as current members' terms expire.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 22-3-1002
SB0116_1(1): 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: 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_X(1): 22-3-1002
SB0116_X(2): 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: 22-3-1002