This bill amends Section 2-16-405 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 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 salary determination for elected state officials. The bill mandates that the Department of Administration conduct a salary survey of similar executive branch officials from neighboring states every two years, and if the average salary from the survey exceeds the current salary of the Montana official, the new average will be adopted as the official's salary starting July 1 of the following year.

Additionally, the bill specifies 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. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that the compensation for the state auditor is competitive with similar positions in surrounding states while also clarifying the auditor's responsibilities.

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