The bill amends Section 76-13-150 of the Montana Code Annotated to update the Fire Suppression Account by removing specific date references related to statutory appropriations. It establishes new reporting requirements for the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, mandating that by November 1 of each fiscal year, the department must report on expenditures made under each subsection of the Fire Suppression Account for the previous fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill modifies the statutory appropriation language, allowing up to 0.5% of all general revenue appropriations in the second year of the biennium to be appropriated annually from the Fire Suppression Account for fire preparedness. The bill is designed to enhance the management and oversight of funds allocated for fire suppression and related activities, ensuring that the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation provides transparency in its financial reporting. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-13-150
HB0127_1(1): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(2): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(3): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(4): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(5): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(6): 76-13-150
HB0127_1(7): 76-13-150
HB0127_1: 76-13-150
HB0127_X(1): 76-13-150
HB0127_X(2): 76-13-150
HB0127_X(3): 76-13-150
HB0127_X(4): 76-13-150
HB0127_X(5): 76-13-150
HB0127_X: 76-13-150