The bill amends Section 2-12-104 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to require each state department to produce and publish an annual plan by September 1 of each year, starting in 2023. This replaces the previous requirement for departments to publish plans every few years. The annual plan must include a description of the department's functions and priorities, program-level initiatives that outline expected benefits and outcomes, and specific, measurable performance measures for each initiative.

Additionally, the performance measures must be tracked continuously, assess preferred outcomes and outputs, and be quantitative when feasible to provide valuable information to policymakers and the public. The bill mandates that the annual plans be made accessible on the respective department's website, ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-12-104
HB0692_1(1): 2-12-104
HB0692_1(2): 2-12-104
HB0692_1(3): 2-12-104
HB0692_1(4): 2-12-104
HB0692_1(5): 2-12-104
HB0692_1: 2-12-104
HB0692_2(1): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(10): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(11): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(2): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(3): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(4): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(5): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(6): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(7): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(8): 2-12-104
HB0692_2(9): 2-12-104
HB0692_2: 2-12-104
HB0692_X(1): 2-12-104
HB0692_X(2): 2-12-104
HB0692_X(3): 2-12-104
HB0692_X(4): 2-12-104
HB0692_X: 2-12-104