Montana § 5-2-201 - Presession Caucus
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 5-2-201 — Presession Caucus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-201. Presession Caucus
Presession caucus. Not later than December 1 of each year following an election when members of the legislature are elected, the parties of each house of the legislature shall hold a presession caucus for holdover senators, senators-elect, and representatives-elect. The purpose of the caucus of each party of each house is to nominate officers and establish the basis for additional presession activity, including hiring staff and appointing committees. The legislative council shall designate the time for holding the presession caucuses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 5-2-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 5-2-201 cover?
Section 5-2-201 ("Presession Caucus") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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