HB376

Require state agencies to provide timely information to legislators

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB376 mandates state agencies to respond to legislators' written information requests within 5 legislative days.

Montana HB376 requires state agencies to provide timely information to legislators. If a legislator submits a written request for information, the state agency must respond within 5 legislative days. If the agency fails to respond, the legislator can file a complaint with the appropriate committee. The committee must schedule a hearing within 3 legislative days, with notice provided to the legislator and agency director. The committee can reduce the agency's budget by up to 5% for failing to provide the requested information.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 24, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) State Administration