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.

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.