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Bill Summary · LC 1266

Summary: Montana Bill LC 1266 – Revise Montana Historical Society Laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 1266
  • Title: Revise Montana historical society laws
  • Status: Draft in Assembly (LC)
  • Introduced: November 12, 2024
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subjects: Appropriations, Arts and Antiquities, State Finance, State Government

Purpose and Intent

The bill is described as a revision of Montana Historical Society laws. Based on the title and subject area, it is intended to update or reorganize statutory provisions governing the Montana Historical Society (MHS), potentially affecting governance, operations, and interaction with state budgeting and finance processes. As the text of the bill has not been provided in the materials available here, the specific aims, policy changes, and desired outcomes are not yet known beyond the general scope implied by the title and listed subjects.

Key Provisions (Pending Release of Text)

  • The exact statutory changes, new duties, funding mechanisms, oversight structures, reporting requirements, and any sunset or sunset-like provisions are not stated in the available information.
  • Given the inclusion of “Appropriations” and “State Finance,” the bill may involve changes to funding levels, allocation processes, or fiscal controls related to the Montana Historical Society.

Note: A precise, line-by-line summary of provisions will require the bill’s official text, fiscal note, and committee analyses once released.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Montana Historical Society (MHS) and its governance, operations, and funding.
  • State Government: Agencies and offices involved in arts, antiquities, and state finance may be affected by changes in oversight, budgeting, or reporting requirements.
  • Public/Beneficiaries: Montana residents and researchers who rely on MHS programs, museums, and historical resources could experience changes in access, program scope, or preservation efforts depending on the enacted provisions.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • 2024-11-12: Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-12-31: Draft in Legal Review
  • 2024-12-31: Draft in Edit
  • 2025-01-03: Draft in Input/Proofing
  • 2025-01-07: Draft in Final Drafter Review
  • 2025-01-09: (LC) Draft in Assembly

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor the Montana Legislature’s website for the full bill text, fiscal note, and committee hearing schedule.
  • Review any amendments or substitute bills that may be proposed during the legislative process.
  • Once the text is available, a detailed provisions-by-provisions summary can be prepared, including fiscal impacts and implementation timelines.

Resources

  • Montana Legislature website (for LC 1266, bill text, fiscal note, committee actions)
  • Montana Historical Society for context on current statutes and operations (to understand potential impact)

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

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