Montana HB472 revises laws on state settlement proceeds, requiring their deposit in the state general fund.

Montana HB472 revises laws on state settlement proceeds, requiring their deposit in the state general fund. It mandates that civil fines, settlement proceeds, amounts awarded in judgments, costs, and fees be deposited in the general fund. Exceptions allow for discretionary use of funds to defray litigation costs. The governor must report to the legislative finance committee if settlement proceeds are distributed differently than required. The bill also appropriates $10,000 from the general fund to the general fund.

Montana HB472 revises laws on state settlement proceeds, requiring their deposit in the state general fund.

Montana HB472 revises laws on state settlement proceeds, requiring their deposit in the state general fund. It mandates that civil fines, settlement proceeds, amounts awarded in judgments, costs, and fees be deposited in the general fund. Exceptions allow for discretionary use of funds to defray litigation costs. The governor must report to the legislative finance committee if settlement proceeds are distributed differently than required. The bill also appropriates $10,000 from the general fund to the general fund.