Montana SB450 authorizes legislative officers to participate as amicus curiae in cases involving statutory interpretation.

Montana SB450 allows the speaker of the house and the president of the senate to participate as amicus curiae in state or federal court cases involving statutory interpretation. This bill permits the use of approved funding or funds under the direction of these officers to pay attorney fees and costs. It clarifies that this participation does not waive legislative immunity or privilege. The act is effective immediately upon passage and applies to proceedings initiated after its effective date.

Montana SB450 authorizes legislative officers to participate as amicus curiae in cases involving statutory interpretation.

Montana SB450 allows the speaker of the house and the president of the senate to participate as amicus curiae in state or federal court cases involving statutory interpretation. This bill permits the use of approved funding or funds under the direction of these officers to pay attorney fees and costs. It clarifies that this participation does not waive legislative immunity or privilege. The act is effective immediately upon passage and applies to proceedings initiated after its effective date.