HB603

Montana HB603 eliminates attorney requirements for certain quasi-judicial boards.

Montana HB603 removes the requirement that at least one member of specified quasi-judicial boards must be an attorney. The bill amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect this change. It affects boards such as the hard-rock mining impact board, the fish and wildlife commission, the livestock loss board, and the state parks and recreation board. The bill also modifies the composition and qualifications of these boards, ensuring they include members with relevant expertise and experience. The changes apply to vacancies arising after the effective date of the act.