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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