MT SB476

Codifies separation of powers doctrine in Montana law, limiting executive and judicial branch powers to those enumerated in the constitution and granted by statute

Prohibits the judicial branch from declaring laws unenforceable beyond the specific parties in a case, and bars courts from amending effective dates of legislation before laws take effect

Designates the Board of Regents and Board of Public Education as executive agencies required to comply with and enforce state statutes, explicitly stating their constitutional authority does not extend to overriding legislative enactments

Defines key terms including "supervision," "management," "coordination," and "government" to clarify the scope of the education boards' administrative functions

Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval