The bill authorizes legislators in Montana to select a primary e-mail address for receiving electronic communications, which can be different from the e-mail address provided by the legislative branch. This allows legislators to manage their communications more flexibly while ensuring that they adhere to Montana's public records laws and the legislative branch's records management plan. Specifically, if a legislator opts for a personal e-mail address, they are responsible for managing all electronic communications related to legislative business in compliance with existing legal requirements.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for codification, indicating that the new section will be integrated into Title 5, chapter 11, part 4 of the Montana Code. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.