Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to prohibit retired judges or justices from serving in any case where a party challenges the constitutionality of a state statute. The bill amends Sections 3-5-202 and 19-5-103 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Specifically, it introduces new language stating that a retired judge or justice is not eligible to serve in such cases, and it also includes an exception in Section 19-5-103 that reinforces this prohibition.

The bill outlines the qualifications for judges and the conditions under which retired judges may be called to duty, while ensuring that they cannot participate in constitutional challenges. Additionally, it maintains provisions for compensation and reimbursement for retired judges when they are called to serve in other capacities. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(1): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(2): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(3): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(4): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(5): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1(6): 3-5-202, 19-5-103
SB0020_1: 3-5-202, 19-5-103