This bill amends Section 2-16-405 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the salary structure for the state auditor, who is also designated as the ex officio commissioner of insurance and securities. The amendment clarifies the role of the state auditor within the context of elected state officials whose salaries are determined through a salary survey conducted by the Department of Administration every even-numbered year. The survey compares the salaries of Montana officials with similar titles in neighboring states, and if the average salary from the survey exceeds the current salary of the Montana official, the new average becomes the official's salary starting July 1 of the following year.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the changes regarding the state auditor's salary and designation will take effect on January 1, 2028. This timeline allows for a transition period before the new provisions are implemented.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-16-405
HB0611_1(1): 2-16-405
HB0611_1(2): 2-16-405
HB0611_1(3): 2-16-405
HB0611_1(4): 2-16-405
HB0611_1(5): 2-16-405
HB0611_1(6): 2-16-405
HB0611_1: 2-16-405
HB0611_X(1): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(10): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(2): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(3): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(4): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(5): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(6): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(7): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(8): 2-16-405
HB0611_X(9): 2-16-405
HB0611_X: 2-16-405