The bill amends Section 5-5-401 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the grounds for impeachment of certain state officers, including the governor, executive officers, heads of state departments, and judicial officers. The current law specifies that these officials are liable to impeachment for felonies and misdemeanors or malfeasance. The proposed changes remove the reference to misdemeanors and malfeasance and introduce new grounds for impeachment, including corruption, incompetence, negligence in the performance of duties, willful neglect of duty, oppressive use of one's office, and misconduct in office.

This amendment aims to provide a broader framework for holding state officials accountable for their actions and ensuring that they perform their duties with integrity and competence. By specifying additional grounds for impeachment, the bill seeks to enhance the mechanisms of oversight and reform within the state's judicial and executive branches.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 5-5-401