House Bill No. introduced by A. Griffith aims to revise laws concerning county water and sewer districts, specifically clarifying the qualifications for individuals to serve on the board of directors. The bill amends Section 7-13-2233 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to specify that to be eligible for election or appointment, an individual must be registered to vote, at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and either a resident of the district or an owner of real property within the district. The bill further clarifies that an individual qualifies as a property owner if the property is titled in their name or held in a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or trust where they serve as an officer, partner, member, or trustee.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language throughout the section to replace "a person" with "an individual," ensuring consistency in terminology. It also states that individuals appointed as nonvoting ex officio members must meet the same qualifications, except they may reside outside the district and are not required to own property there. The bill includes a provision for immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-13-2233
HB0716_1(1): 7-13-2233
HB0716_1(2): 7-13-2233
HB0716_1(3): 7-13-2233
HB0716_1: 7-13-2233