This bill amends Section 5-4-306 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for the delivery and receipt of a vetoed bill and the accompanying governor's message when the legislature is in session. The bill specifies that if the originating house has adjourned for the day but not for the session, the governor may deliver the vetoed bill and message to either the chief clerk of the house or the secretary of the senate. Additionally, it establishes that delivery is considered effective if the bill and message are physically received by the chief clerk or secretary while either house is in session, provided that a receipt is attached and time-stamped.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedure for returning a vetoed bill when the legislature is not in session, including the requirement for the secretary of state to notify legislators based on whether the bill was approved by a two-thirds majority. It allows for voting on the veto override through mail or facsimile transmission, with a specified timeline for returning votes. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval and applies retroactively to all legislation returned with a veto message since the start of the 69th legislative session.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 5-4-306
SB0344_1(1): 5-4-306
SB0344_1(2): 5-4-306
SB0344_1(3): 5-4-306
SB0344_1(4): 5-4-306
SB0344_1(5): 5-4-306
SB0344_1: 5-4-306
SB0344_X(1): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(10): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(11): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(2): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(3): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(4): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(5): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(6): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(7): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(8): 5-4-306
SB0344_X(9): 5-4-306
SB0344_X: 5-4-306