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 specifies that the salaries of certain elected state officials, including the state auditor, will be determined based on a salary survey conducted by the Department of Administration every two years. This survey will compare the salaries of Montana officials with those of similar titles in neighboring states, and if the average salary in those states exceeds the current salary of the Montana official, the new average will be adopted as the official salary.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the changes regarding the state auditor's salary and title will take effect on January 1, 2028. This provides a clear timeline for the implementation of the new provisions, ensuring that the state auditor's role and compensation are aligned with similar positions in the region.

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: 2-16-405