The bill proposes revisions to the special session legislative polling laws in Montana, specifically increasing the number of legislators required to initiate a special session poll from 10 to 30 members. Additionally, it mandates that any request for a special session must include draft legislation to be proposed during that session, which must be prepared by the legislative services division. The bill amends Sections 5-3-105 and 5-3-106 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, ensuring that the request for polling includes specific details such as the conditions for calling the session, its purposes, and the proposed convening date.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedure for polling legislators, requiring the Secretary of State to send a ballot to all legislators within five days of receiving a request. This ballot will now include the draft legislation to be proposed during the special session, alongside other relevant information. The bill also stipulates that in cases of an existing state of emergency, the Secretary of State must expedite the polling process, allowing for a quicker response time. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 5-3-105, 5-3-106
HB0348_1(1): 5-3-105, 5-3-106
HB0348_1: 5-3-105, 5-3-106