House Bill No. introduced by S. Kelly and others proposes amendments to the membership requirements of county planning boards in Montana. The bill revises Section 76-1-211 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to change the requirement for county planning board membership. Specifically, it alters the language regarding the appointment of members from conservation districts. Previously, at least one member "must" be from a conservation district, but the new language allows that member to "may" be from such a district, providing more flexibility in the composition of the planning board.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a city or town becomes represented on the county planning board, additional members must be appointed by the respective city councils. This change aims to ensure that local governance is adequately represented in planning decisions, while also allowing for a broader range of potential members on the county planning boards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-1-211
HB0782_1(1): 76-1-211
HB0782_1: 76-1-211