House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer aims to revise the SMART Act by mandating that each department produce an annual plan by September 1 each year, rather than every two years as previously required. The bill amends Section 2-12-104 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include specific program-level initiatives that departments must report on, detailing the expected benefits and outcomes for the public. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for measurable performance metrics that assess the effectiveness of these initiatives, ensuring that they provide valuable information to policymakers and the public.

The bill also establishes that the annual plans must be made publicly available on the respective department websites, enhancing transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, signaling a prompt implementation of these new requirements for departmental reporting and planning.

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(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: 2-12-104