The bill amends Section 2-2-106 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the business disclosure statement requirements for statewide or state district elected officials, candidates for such offices, department directors, and individuals appointed to these positions. Key changes include the requirement for candidates to file a business disclosure statement within 5 days of filing for office, and for appointed individuals to file at the time of submission for confirmation or assumption of office. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals must disclose interests in businesses or properties, with a threshold of more than 10% interest for private entities and more than 1% for publicly traded companies.

The bill also introduces a provision stating that disclosure of mutual funds is not required, and it allows individuals to certify that their previously filed information has not changed. The commissioner of political practices is tasked with making the business disclosure statements and certification forms available upon request. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance transparency and accountability among public officials and candidates in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-2-106
SB0492_1(1): 2-2-106
SB0492_1(2): 2-2-106
SB0492_1(3): 2-2-106
SB0492_1(4): 2-2-106
SB0492_1(5): 2-2-106
SB0492_1(6): 2-2-106
SB0492_1: 2-2-106
SB0492_2(1): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(2): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(3): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(4): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(5): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(6): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(7): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(8): 2-2-106
SB0492_2(9): 2-2-106
SB0492_2: 2-2-106
SB0492_X(1): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(10): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(2): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(3): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(4): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(5): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(6): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(7): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(8): 2-2-106
SB0492_X(9): 2-2-106
SB0492_X: 2-2-106