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MT HB701
Bill
Status
Failed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Randyn Gregg
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AI Summary
- Caps attorney fees awarded against the state, political subdivisions, or their agencies at the hourly salary rate of the Montana Attorney General multiplied by hours worked on the case
- Applies to attorney fees assessed, awarded, or incurred by operation of law or court order in legal actions against government entities
- References MCA 2-16-405 for determining the Attorney General's hourly salary rate
- Would be codified in Title 25, chapter 10, part 7 of Montana Code Annotated (civil procedure regarding costs)
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Provide for calculation of attorney fees against government entity
Judges and Justices
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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