MT HB788

Attorneys in civil actions must disclose all contributions or expenditures made in the past 6 years to the presiding judge's campaign committee

Attorneys must also disclose contributions to independent committees, incidental committees, or third-party organizations that made independent expenditures supporting the judge's campaign

Disclosure statements must be filed with the attorney's first court appearance or filing, with supplemental statements required if information changes or the presiding judge changes

Presiding judges may sanction attorneys who fail to accurately and timely file required disclosures

Creates a private right of action allowing any party or opposing attorney to sue an attorney who fails to comply with disclosure requirements