Montana HB170 requires legislative review of applications for federal financial assistance before submission.

Montana HB170 mandates that any application for federal financial assistance from the state must first undergo legislative review. If the legislature is in session, the application must be submitted as a joint resolution and voted on. If the legislature is not in session, the application must be reviewed by the energy and telecommunications interim committee. After review, the application may be submitted to the federal government. The bill also establishes a requirement for executive agencies to report on federal assistance requests to the legislature and governor by September 1 of each year.

Montana HB170 requires legislative review of applications for federal financial assistance before submission.

Montana HB170 mandates that any application for federal financial assistance from the state must first undergo legislative review. If the legislature is in session, the application must be submitted as a joint resolution and voted on. If the legislature is not in session, the application must be reviewed by the energy and telecommunications interim committee. After review, the application may be submitted to the federal government. The bill also establishes a requirement for executive agencies to report on federal assistance requests to the legislature and governor by September 1 of each year.