Senate Bill No. introduced by S. Morigeau allows 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 bill mandates that any legislator who opts for a personal e-mail address must manage their electronic communications in compliance with Montana's public records laws and the legislative branch's records management plan.
The bill includes provisions for codification, indicating that the new section regarding legislative e-mail accounts will be integrated into Title 5, chapter 11, part 4 of the Montana Code. Additionally, the bill stipulates that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.