Montana SB38 revises laws to prohibit attorney fee awards against government entities for legislative veto overrides.
Montana SB38 amends the award of costs and attorney fees in civil actions involving government entities. It prohibits attorney fee awards against a government entity when the result of a legislative veto override poll does not result in an override of a veto. This applies even if the court finds the defense was frivolous or pursued in bad faith. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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