Montana Title 5. Legislative Branch § 5-2-202. Presession activity

(1) Members of the legislature nominated to leadership positions during the presession caucus provided for in 5-2-201 and members nominated or appointed to the committee on committees and rules committees may meet and perform necessary organizational tasks prior to the regular session or a special session, including but not limited to appointing committees, hiring staff, and assigning space and seating.

(2) Members of the house appropriations committee and of the senate finance and claims committee named prior to the regular session may begin reviewing requests for appropriations immediately or prior to a special session and may visit state agencies and institutions to discuss requests.

(3) Members of the house and senate taxation committees named prior to the regular session may begin reviewing revenue estimates immediately or prior to a special session.