SB408

Provide that legislative bill drafting files are public records

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB408 would make legislative bill drafting files public records available upon request.

Montana SB408 would require legislative bill drafting files to be public records available on request. These files contain the history of the drafting, preparation, and process of a bill from request to introduction. They may include draft versions, research, communications, and other materials collected during drafting. The bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and public participation in government. The act would be effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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32 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 1, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Legislative Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

(S) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading