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SB 64

Clarifying calculation of legislator compensation and expenses during the interim

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Flowers

Montana law clarifies how legislators' interim compensation and expenses are calculated, establishing standardized reimbursement rules for non-session legislative work.

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Bill Summary · SB 64

Legislative bill overview

SB 64 clarifies how Montana legislators' compensation and expenses are calculated during interim periods between legislative sessions. The bill standardizes the methodology for determining what constitutes compensable time and how related expenses should be reimbursed during these non-session periods when legislators still perform official duties.

Why is this important

Unclear compensation rules create inconsistencies in how legislators are paid for interim work and can lead to disputes over expense reimbursement. Clarifying these calculations ensures transparent, predictable compensation practices and helps prevent overpayment or underpayment of legislators performing legislative duties outside regular sessions.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the clarified calculations result in increased or decreased overall legislator compensation costs to the state
  • Whether interim work standards are clearly defined or if ambiguity remains about what qualifies as compensable legislative activity
  • Concerns about whether the standardized approach adequately accounts for varying workload demands across different interim committees and roles

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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