AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS RELATING TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES; CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION OF INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR LOSS OF MONEY; AMENDING SECTION 20-3-332, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

Section 1. Section 20-3-332, MCA, is amended to read:

"20-3-332. Personal immunity and liability of trustees. (1) When acting in their official capacity at a regular or special meeting of the board or a committee of the board, the trustees of each district are individually immune from exemplary and punitive damages.

(2) The trustees of each district are responsible for the proper administration and use of all money of the district in accordance with the provisions of law and this title. Failure or refusal to do so constitutes grounds for removal from office. The liability of trustees for violations of this section must be determined in accordance with the provisions of 2-9-305."

Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.

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I hereby certify that the within bill,

SB 0134, originated in the Senate.

Secretary of the Senate

President of the Senate

Signed this	day

of	, .

Speaker of the House

Signed this	day

of	, .

SENATE BILL NO. 134

INTRODUCED BY D. MAHLUM

AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS RELATING TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES; CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION OF INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR LOSS OF MONEY; AMENDING SECTION 20-3-332, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.