MontanaHB 11569th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise Montana code annotated publishing laws related to code commissioner duties

Sponsored By: Steve Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Legislature

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Better case notes and history tables

The law requires the Montana Code Annotated to include annotations or references to state and federal court decisions. It also requires tables that link each code section to prior compilations and session laws. These tools help readers find cases and track where a law came from.

Clearer editing rules for Montana laws

The law defines "publish" as issuing a work in print or electronic form. It says chapter definitions apply unless the context shows a different meaning. It expands what "recodify" can include, like fixing grammar, updating references, and adjusting captions that were not formally adopted. The code commissioner may recodify title by title, but must treat that work as secondary to other duties.

Regular cleanup reports on state laws

Before November 1 ahead of each regular session, the code commissioner must report to the Legislative Council. The report recommends removing outdated laws, deleting duplicates, fixing errors, and clarifying language. The commissioner must also publish an annual Official Report that lists all recodification changes, except punctuation, spelling, and capitalization, and explains the kind of change.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Steve Fitzpatrick
Republican • House

Cosponsors

John Fuller
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 246 • No: 51

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 41 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 38 • No: 11

House vote • 1/22/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 76 • No: 24

House vote • 1/21/2025