Montana HB701 establishes a method for calculating attorney fees against government entities.
Montana HB701 sets the maximum rate for attorney fees awarded against a government entity at the hourly salary rate of the attorney general, multiplied by the number of hours worked. This applies to actions involving the state or political subdivisions. The bill codifies this provision in Title 25, chapter 10, part 7, and it becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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