House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer aims to enhance the security measures for employees of the Department of Revenue by requiring the disclosure of criminal record background information retained by the Department of Justice. The bill mandates that the Department of Revenue can request criminal history record information from the Department of Justice for employees who have access to federal taxpayer information. Additionally, it requires these employees to submit a full set of fingerprints for background checks conducted by both the Montana Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Revenue will also be responsible for covering any associated fees for these background checks.

The bill includes provisions for the codification of these requirements as part of Title 15, chapter 1, part 1 of the Montana Code. Furthermore, it establishes that the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This legislation is designed to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding access to sensitive taxpayer information and to enhance the overall integrity of the Department of Revenue's workforce.