Montana HB856 revises laws on when an office becomes vacant, adding new reasons and effective dates.

Montana HB856 revises the criteria for when an office becomes vacant, adding new reasons such as felony conviction, neglect to file oath or bond, and void election or appointment. It also specifies that an office becomes vacant if the incumbent ceases to discharge duties for three consecutive months, except under certain conditions. The bill appropriates $100 to the legislative services division and is effective July 1, 2025, applying retroactively to vacancies beginning January 1, 2025.

Montana HB856 revises laws on when an office becomes vacant, adding new reasons and effective dates.

Montana HB856 revises the criteria for when an office becomes vacant, adding new reasons such as felony conviction, neglect to file oath or bond, and void election or appointment. It also specifies that an office becomes vacant if the incumbent ceases to discharge duties for three consecutive months, except under certain conditions. The bill appropriates $100 to the legislative services division and is effective July 1, 2025, applying retroactively to vacancies beginning January 1, 2025.