Montana SB254 prohibits political subdivisions and judicial officers from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Montana SB254, titled the "Restriction on Use of Public Funds for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act," prohibits political subdivisions and judicial officers from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay organizations for lobbying purposes. The bill aims to prevent the use of public resources for lobbying activities while allowing public officers and employees to engage in lobbying using their own resources. It also provides legal recourse for taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney fees if public funds are improperly used for lobbying.

Montana SB254 prohibits political subdivisions and judicial officers from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Montana SB254, titled the "Restriction on Use of Public Funds for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act," prohibits political subdivisions and judicial officers from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay organizations for lobbying purposes. The bill aims to prevent the use of public resources for lobbying activities while allowing public officers and employees to engage in lobbying using their own resources. It also provides legal recourse for taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney fees if public funds are improperly used for lobbying.