The bill amends Section 5-5-215 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the duties of interim committees, specifically regarding the request for bill drafts. It increases the number of bill drafts that can be requested on a partisan basis from four to five, while allowing an unlimited number of drafts to be requested on a bipartisan basis. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "partisan basis" to indicate that it refers to votes in which members from only the majority party request a bill draft, as opposed to members from just one party.

The legislation also outlines the responsibilities of interim committees, which include reviewing administrative rules, conducting interim studies, monitoring executive branch agencies, and making recommendations on advisory councils and proposed legislation. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 5-5-215
HB0142_1(1): 5-5-215
HB0142_1(2): 5-5-215
HB0142_1(3): 5-5-215
HB0142_1(4): 5-5-215
HB0142_1(5): 5-5-215
HB0142_1(6): 5-5-215
HB0142_1: 5-5-215
HB0142_2: 5-5-215
HB0142_X(1): 5-5-215
HB0142_X(2): 5-5-215
HB0142_X(3): 5-5-215
HB0142_X(4): 5-5-215
HB0142_X(5): 5-5-215
HB0142_X(6): 5-5-215
HB0142_X: 5-5-215