SB 116: Revise the Montana heritage preservation and development commission membership - Montana

SB0116_X(21).pdf → SB0116_X(22).pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill's title was updated to remove redundant language about the number of qualifications, streamlining the description of the changes to the commission's membership rules. Additionally, a new provision was added to specify that the act will become effective on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was edited to remove the phrase 'and number' from the description of revising member qualifications, likely to correct a drafting error or improve clarity.

TIMELINE

A specific effective date of July 1, 2025, was added to the act, establishing when the new provisions will take effect.

SB0116_1(10).pdf → SB0116_X(19).pdf · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission by reducing the number of appointed members from 14 to 9 and clarifying the appointment process. It also revises the commission's title to include 'Development' and updates administrative reporting requirements. The changes aim to streamline the commission's structure and ensure clearer representation among its members.

Scope change

The bill's scope is narrowed regarding the commission's membership size, reducing the number of appointed members from 14 to 9, while maintaining the same appointment authorities (Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker).

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the number of commission members from 14 to 9, effective when current terms expire.

Updated the commission's official title to explicitly include 'Development' alongside 'Heritage Preservation'.

Clarified that the commission and Department of Commerce must negotiate an annual administrative rate and report it to the Economic Affairs Interim Committee.

Adjusted member appointment priorities to include specific experience in tourism facilities, community planning, historic preservation, business, tourism advisory council membership, Montana history, and public representation.

TIMELINE

Established a transition period where the reduction in members occurs only after the terms of existing members appointed by the governor end.

SB0116_4(4).pdf → SB0116_1(8).pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill significantly reduces the size of the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission from 14 members to 9 members. It also clarifies appointment powers, shifting the authority to appoint the final two members from the Senate President and House Speaker to the Governor. Additionally, the bill updates the term lengths for members appointed by the Governor to three years, while those appointed by legislative leaders serve two-year terms.

Scope change

The bill narrows the scope of the commission by reducing the total number of voting members and altering the appointment process to centralize authority with the Governor.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the total number of commission members from 14 to 9.

Updated the specific experience and background requirements for the nine remaining members to align with the reduced commission size.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the appointment authority for the final two members from the Senate President and House Speaker to the Governor.

TIMELINE

Adjusted member term lengths to three years for Governor-appointed members and two years for legislative-appointed members.

SB0116_5(5).pdf → SB0116_4(1).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was updated from SB 116.5 to SB 116.4, indicating a revision or renumbering of the legislation. The document structure and page headers remain consistent, but the specific section regarding the reduction of preservation and development commission members was altered, changing the member count from 14 to 9.

Scope change

The bill's scope is technically unchanged as the core subject matter remains the same, but the composition of the preservation and development commission has been significantly reduced.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement to reduce the number of preservation and development commission members was changed from 14 members to 9 members.

SB0116_X(18).pdf → SB0116_5.pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from SB 116 to SB0116.5 and its title was expanded to include 'qualifications' alongside the number of members. The core policy change reduces the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission from 14 members to 9, effective July 1, 2025, when current terms expire. The text also includes several formatting corrections and clarifications regarding appointment procedures and staff requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission, but the number of members eligible to serve is reduced from 14 to 9.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the total number of commission members from 14 to 9 to streamline the body.

Added 'qualifications' to the bill title and text to clarify that member expertise is a key factor in appointments.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the bill number from SB 116 to SB0116.5 and fixed various grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies in the text.

TIMELINE

Confirmed the effective date of July 1, 2025, for the reduction in commission membership.

SB0116_4.pdf → SB0116_X(16).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, changing its status from a draft proposal to a certified law ready for signing. Substantively, the commission size was reduced from 14 to 9 members, and the appointment process was adjusted to prioritize candidates with specific expertise in tourism, historic preservation, and community planning.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by reducing the number of commission members from 14 to 9, which will result in fewer appointees and potentially faster decision-making.

REQUIREMENT

The total number of commission members was reduced from 14 to 9, with specific experience requirements added for members appointed by the governor.

TIMELINE

The bill was transitioned from a draft version (SB0116.4) to an enrolled bill, indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is awaiting the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout were updated to match the official enrolled bill style, including the addition of certification signatures.

SB0116_X(15).pdf → SB0116_4.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amends the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission by reducing the number of members from 14 to 9. It clarifies appointment rules, specifying that if the Senate president and House speaker fail to appoint their members within two months of a vacancy, the governor must fill those spots. The bill also updates administrative reporting requirements and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Scope change

The bill narrows the scope of the commission by reducing the total number of members from 14 to 9, which may affect the diversity of representation and the commission's capacity to manage its programs.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the total number of commission members from 14 to 9.

Clarified that if the Senate president and House speaker do not appoint members within two months of a vacancy, the governor must appoint them.

TIMELINE

Set the effective date of the act to July 1, 2025.

SB0116_X(3).pdf → SB0116_X(4).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text contains significant formatting inconsistencies and likely drafting errors, including a typo stating the commission has 149 members instead of the standard 14, and contradictory phrasing regarding appointment rules. No substantive policy changes regarding funding, eligibility, or scope were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

The number of commission members was changed from 14 to 149, which appears to be a drafting error rather than a policy change.

Appointment language was altered to include redundant and contradictory phrasing (e.g., 'shall must'), indicating a text error.

Minor formatting artifacts and extra spacing were removed from the document structure.

SB0116_2(12).pdf → SB0116_X.pdf · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill revises the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission by reducing the number of appointed members from 14 to 9 and clarifying the appointment process for vacancies. It also updates administrative procedures between the commission and the Department of Commerce to ensure proper reporting and cost assessment. These changes aim to streamline governance and reduce the size of the commission while maintaining its core functions.

Scope change

The bill's scope is narrowed by reducing the number of commission members from 14 to 9, which may impact the diversity of representation and the workload distribution among members.

REQUIREMENT

The number of commission members was reduced from 14 to 9 to streamline the commission's structure and operations.

The appointment process for vacancies was clarified to ensure that if the Senate president and House speaker fail to appoint members within two months, the governor must step in to fill the positions.

Administrative requirements were updated to mandate that the commission and Department of Commerce negotiate an annual indirect administrative rate and report it to the Economic Affairs Interim Committee.

The commission's staffing and salary-setting authority was revised to allow the commission to prescribe duties and salaries for staff, while the Department of Commerce is responsible for providing staff and services and assessing reasonable costs.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was set to July 1, 2025, ensuring that the changes take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year.

SB0116_1(7).pdf → SB0116_2.pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill significantly restructures the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission by reducing its membership from 14 to 9 members. The changes alter how members are appointed, shifting authority from the Senate President and House Speaker to the Governor for most positions, while also adjusting term lengths and appointment priorities to focus on tourism, community planning, and historic preservation expertise.

Scope change

The bill's scope is reduced by decreasing the number of commission members and changing the appointment authority from a shared arrangement between the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker to a primary role for the Governor.

REQUIREMENT

The total number of commission members was reduced from 14 to 9.

Selection criteria were updated to prioritize experience in managing tourist facilities, community planning, and historic preservation.

ELIGIBILITY

Appointment authority was shifted; the Governor now appoints most members, while the Senate President and House Speaker retain appointment power for only two specific members.

TIMELINE

Term lengths were adjusted so that Governor-appointed members serve 3-year terms, while members appointed by the Senate President and House Speaker serve 2-year terms.

LC0221.pdf → SB0116_1.pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was renamed from LC 0221 to SB 116, and the sponsor was added as T. Tezak and B. Usher. The document headers were updated to reflect this new name and number throughout the text.

TECHNICAL

The bill number and title were changed from LC 0221 to SB 116, and the sponsors were identified.

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