Montana HB728 would prohibit public entities from making campaign contributions to candidates.

Montana HB728 revises campaign finance laws to prohibit public entities from making contributions, expenditures, or disbursements in connection with a candidate's campaign. This includes making an express or implied promise to make such contributions. The bill defines "public entity" broadly to include public associations, unions, hospitals, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, school districts, and municipalities receiving state or federal funding. Individual public employees are exempt from this prohibition. Violators are liable in a civil action.

Montana HB728 would prohibit public entities from making campaign contributions to candidates.

Montana HB728 revises campaign finance laws to prohibit public entities from making contributions, expenditures, or disbursements in connection with a candidate's campaign. This includes making an express or implied promise to make such contributions. The bill defines "public entity" broadly to include public associations, unions, hospitals, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, school districts, and municipalities receiving state or federal funding. Individual public employees are exempt from this prohibition. Violators are liable in a civil action.