Senate Bill No. introduced by G. Hertz, W. Galt, and B. Ler proposes the repeal of the 2-year ban on lobbying for public employees by eliminating Section 5-7-310 of the Montana Code Annotated, which currently prohibits lobbying by former government personnel. This change aims to allow former public employees to engage in lobbying activities without the previous restrictions.

The bill includes a provision for an immediate effective date, meaning that the repeal will take effect as soon as the bill is passed and approved. This legislative action reflects a shift in policy regarding the ability of former public employees to participate in lobbying efforts, potentially increasing their involvement in the political process.