Increase size of parole board

This bill increases the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole from five to six members to enhance its decision-making capacity. It directly affects the state's parole and clemency process by expanding the board's composition and adding a new appointment requirement. The legislation mandates that the governor appoint a sixth member within 60 days of the July 1, 2025 effective date, who will serve a term ending January 1, 2029, and may be reappointed for a full six-year term. The bill also updates qualification requirements for board members and maintains existing provisions regarding expertise in American Indian culture, mental illness, and victim awareness.