Montana SB548 revises laws regarding foreign governments, requiring foreign agents to register and submit monthly reports.

Montana SB548 generally revises laws regarding foreign governments, requiring individuals acting on behalf of foreign governments, corporations, or educational institutions to register as foreign agents with the office of the secretary of state. These individuals must submit a monthly report detailing their activities, including meetings with state officials, expenditures, and any contributions to political candidates. The bill imposes fines for failure to register, late or missing reports, and falsified information. It also establishes a whistleblower hotline for reporting violations.

Montana SB548 revises laws regarding foreign governments, requiring foreign agents to register and submit monthly reports.

Montana SB548 generally revises laws regarding foreign governments, requiring individuals acting on behalf of foreign governments, corporations, or educational institutions to register as foreign agents with the office of the secretary of state. These individuals must submit a monthly report detailing their activities, including meetings with state officials, expenditures, and any contributions to political candidates. The bill imposes fines for failure to register, late or missing reports, and falsified information. It also establishes a whistleblower hotline for reporting violations.