The bill aims to clarify the calculation of compensation and expenses for legislators when they are not in session. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, and 5-11-708. Key changes include the introduction of specific compensation structures for legislators participating in authorized interim, interim budget, or administrative committee legislative business. For instance, legislators attending meetings in person will receive compensation based on the distance traveled, with provisions for meal allowances and lodging depending on the number of miles from their residence to the meeting location.

Additionally, the bill removes certain language regarding compensation for legislative business and replaces it with clearer guidelines on compensation and expenses. It specifies that legislators participating remotely are entitled to a full day's pay for each 24-hour period, while those attending in person will receive varying compensation based on travel distance. The bill also ensures that travel expenses are reimbursed according to established guidelines. Overall, the changes aim to provide a more structured and transparent approach to compensating legislators for their work outside of regular sessions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(1): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(2): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(3): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(4): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(5): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(6): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1(7): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_1: 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(1): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_2(10): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(11): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(12): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(13): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(14): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(2): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_2(3): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_2(4): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_2(5): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-708
SB0064_2(6): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(7): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(8): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2(9): 2-18-502, 5-2-302
SB0064_2: 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_3: 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(1): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(10): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(11): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(12): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(13): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(14): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(15): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(16): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(17): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(2): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(3): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(4): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(5): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(6): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(7): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(8): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X(9): 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708
SB0064_X: 2-18-502, 5-2-302, 5-11-305, 5-11-708