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Legislature aims to require waiver for public access to behind-the-scene bill drafting discussions

Peyton| October 2, 2024| News

By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan

The Montana State Capitol in Helena. (Photo by Mike Clark for the Daily Montanan)

Montana lawmakers might have to sign a waiver to allow the public to see written communications between them, legislative staff, lobbyists and others that detail how bills are crafted and written, and who is involved in behind-the-scenes discussions that influence the laws legislators create every two years.

 

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