Montana SB476 revises laws regarding the separation of powers doctrine, defining the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Montana SB476 generally revises and codifies laws regarding the separation of powers doctrine. It defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, clarifying that each branch can only exercise powers enumerated in the Montana constitution and granted by law. The bill also specifies that the legislature cannot enact laws contrary to the constitution or exercise executive or judicial powers. The executive branch, including the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Education, is limited to exercising powers assigned by law and cannot override state statutes.

Montana SB476 revises laws regarding the separation of powers doctrine, defining the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Montana SB476 generally revises and codifies laws regarding the separation of powers doctrine. It defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, clarifying that each branch can only exercise powers enumerated in the Montana constitution and granted by law. The bill also specifies that the legislature cannot enact laws contrary to the constitution or exercise executive or judicial powers. The executive branch, including the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Education, is limited to exercising powers assigned by law and cannot override state statutes.