MT SB254

Political subdivisions (counties, cities, towns, school districts) and judicial officers are prohibited from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofit associations that employ lobbyists on their behalf

Public officers and judicial officers may still personally lobby for their subdivision and receive per diem travel expenses for lobbying activities

Nonprofit associations representing political subdivisions may still provide legislative services such as bill tracking, analysis, and alerts, and employees may communicate with legislators or testify as informational witnesses

Taxpayers or residents may seek injunctive relief against violations and recover attorney fees and costs if they prevail in enforcement actions

Local governments with self-government powers are explicitly denied any power to expend funds in violation of these lobbying restrictions