The bill amends Section 5-5-215 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the duties of interim committees, specifically regarding the number of bill drafts they can request on a partisan basis. The current limit of four bill drafts on a partisan basis is increased to five, while there remains no limit on the number of drafts that can be requested on a bipartisan basis. Additionally, the definition of "partisan basis" is clarified to indicate that it refers to votes in which members from only the majority party request a bill draft, as opposed to just one party.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of interim committees, which include reviewing administrative rules, conducting interim studies, monitoring executive branch agencies, and preparing bills and resolutions for the next legislative session. The legislative services division is tasked with keeping accurate records of the activities of each interim committee. This act 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