The bill proposes to eliminate the requirement that at least one member of a quasi-judicial board in Montana must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state. This change is reflected in multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically in sections 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, and 2-15-3406. The bill also includes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.

In addition to removing the attorney requirement, the bill amends various provisions related to the composition and qualifications of these boards, ensuring that they remain quasi-judicial in nature while allowing for a broader range of qualified individuals to serve. The amendments aim to streamline the appointment process and enhance the diversity of expertise among board members, thereby potentially improving the functioning of these boards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(1): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(2): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(3): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(4): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(5): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1(6): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_1: 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(1): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(10): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(2): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(3): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(4): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(5): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(6): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(7): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(8): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2(9): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_2: 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(1): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(2): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(3): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(4): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(5): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(6): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X(7): 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406
HB0603_X: 2-15-124, 2-15-1019, 2-15-1822, 2-15-2305, 2-15-2502, 2-15-3110, 2-15-3402, 2-15-3406