Montana SB401 aims to restrict agencies from adopting definitions in rules.

Montana SB401 seeks to prevent state agencies from revising definitions in administrative rules that are already codified in state law. The bill requires agencies to propose legislation for any desired definitions, ensuring legislative authority over definitions. It also mandates that agencies cite existing statutes for definitions applicable to their rules and prohibits new definitions unless for clarification purposes. This act is effective July 1, 2025.

Montana SB401 aims to restrict agencies from adopting definitions in rules.

Montana SB401 seeks to prevent state agencies from revising definitions in administrative rules that are already codified in state law. The bill requires agencies to propose legislation for any desired definitions, ensuring legislative authority over definitions. It also mandates that agencies cite existing statutes for definitions applicable to their rules and prohibits new definitions unless for clarification purposes. This act is effective July 1, 2025.