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, where the language mandating the presence of an attorney has been deleted. The bill also includes provisions for an immediate effective date upon passage.

In addition to removing the attorney requirement, the bill maintains the structure and appointment processes for these boards, which are still designated as quasi-judicial. The governor will continue to appoint members, and the boards will operate under the same administrative guidelines as before, with the exception of the attorney requirement. This legislative change aims to broaden the pool of potential board members, allowing for greater diversity in expertise and experience among those serving on quasi-judicial boards in Montana.

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(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_X(11): 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(12): 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(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_X(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_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