A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING STATE OFFICER AND STATE EMPLOYEE TRAVEL EXPENSE LAWS; PROVIDING THAT A STATE OFFICER OR STATE EMPLOYEE MAY NOT RECEIVE PUBLIC FUNDS FOR TRAVEL TO A CONVENTION, MEETING, OR GATHERING OF PUBLIC OFFICERS; AMENDING SECTION 2-18-512, MCA; and PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
Section 1. Section 2-18-512, MCA, is amended to read:
"2-18-512. Prohibition on travel expenses for conventions -- exception. A state officer or employee of the state may not receive payment from any public funds for traveling expenses or other expenses for attendance at any convention, meeting, or other gathering of public officers except for attendance at a convention, meeting, or other gatherings that the officer or employee may by virtue of the office or employment find it necessary to attend."
NEW SECTION. Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.