House Bill No. introduced by N. Nicol proposes an amendment to Section 44-1-201 of the Montana Code Annotated, which governs the appointment and tenure of the highway patrol chief. The bill stipulates that the highway patrol chief, who must hold the rank of colonel, will now serve at the pleasure of the attorney general, replacing the previous requirement that the chief hold office until termination for cause as outlined in specific parts of the chapter.

Additionally, the bill includes a new section that establishes the applicability of this act, stating that it applies to any appointment of a highway patrol chief made on or after the effective date of the act. This change aims to provide the attorney general with greater flexibility in the appointment and management of the highway patrol chief.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-1-201
HB0577_1(1): 44-1-201
HB0577_1(2): 44-1-201
HB0577_1(3): 44-1-201
HB0577_1: 44-1-201