Senate Bill No. introduced by G. Hertz revises the process for the delivery and receipt of vetoed bills and the accompanying governor's message when the legislature is in session. The bill amends Section 5-4-306 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify 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 effective if the bill is received by the chief clerk or secretary while either house is in session, provided that a receipt is attached and time-stamped.

The bill also outlines the procedure for returning vetoed bills when the legislature is not in session, including the requirement for the secretary of state to notify legislators based on the voting outcome of the bill. If the bill was approved by a two-thirds majority, the secretary of state will send out ballots for a vote to override the veto. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, and it applies retroactively to all legislation passed and approved during 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: 5-4-306