Rules of conduct for legislators
Proof of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the legislator committing the act has breached the legislator's public duty. A legislator may not:
(1) accept a fee, contingent fee, or any other compensation, except the official compensation provided by statute, for promoting or opposing the passage of legislation;
(2) seek other employment for the legislator or solicit a contract for the legislator's services by the use of the office;
(3) accept a fee or other compensation, except as provided for in 5-2-302, from a Montana state agency or a political subdivision of the state of Montana for speaking to the agency or political subdivision; or
(4) use the funds provided for in 5-2-204 for an activity that is prohibited.
| EnactedEn. 59-1705 by SectionSec. 5, ChapterCh. 569, Laws ofL. 1977 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 59-1705 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 5, ChapterCh. 562, Laws ofL. 1995 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 1, ChapterCh. 327, Laws ofL. 2003 (HB 435 - Sinrud, John (R) HD 31) |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 1, ChapterCh. 30, Laws ofL. 2023 (HB 150 - Abbott, Kim (D) HD 83) |