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LC 355
Overview: Bill Number: LC 355, Title: Generally revise legislative interim committees, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 27, 2024Purpose and Intent: The pri
Overview: Bill Number: LC 355, Title: Generally revise legislative interim committees, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 27, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to make a series of changes to the structure and operations of the legislative interim committees in Montana. These committees play a crucial role in conducting research, providing oversight, and developing policy recommendations during the time between regular legislative sessions.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the number of interim committees from 12 to 15, with new committees focused on issues such as cybersecurity, rural development, and healthcare access
- Expands the membership of each interim committee to include a more diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from the executive branch, local governments, and the private sector
- Requires interim committees to hold at least one public hearing or listening session in each of Montana's five congressional districts during the interim period
- Mandates that interim committee reports and recommendations be made publicly available online in a timely manner
- Provides additional funding and staffing resources to support the expanded interim committee structure and activities
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Members of the Montana State Legislature, who would have increased opportunities to participate in and influence the work of the interim committees
- State agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders, who would have more avenues to engage with the legislative process during the interim period
- Montana residents, who would have greater access to information and opportunities to provide input on the work of the interim committees
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill is currently in the draft stage and has not been formally introduced in the Montana Legislature. If it were to be introduced and passed, the changes to the legislative interim committee structure and operations would likely take effect at the start of the next interim period, which typically begins shortly after the conclusion of the regular legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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