17-7-203. Submission to legislature. - Montana Statutes

     17-7-203. Submission to legislature. During the first week of each regular legislative session, the governor shall submit to the legislature:
     (1) the requests of all state agencies and institutions compiled in the form of a comprehensive, long-range proposed building program, including:
     (a) the purpose for which each building would be used;
     (b) the estimated cost of each building, including necessary land acquisition;
     (c) the reasons given by the institution or agency for needing each building;
     (d) a priority order recommended by the agency or institution for each building;
     (e) the recommendation of the institution or agency as to when each building is needed;
     (f) any comments of the governor;
     (2) a building program proposed by the governor for the forthcoming biennium in the form of a capital construction budget, including:
     (a) the purpose for which each building would be used;
     (b) the estimated cost of each building and necessary land acquisition;
     (c) the reasons for the governor's recommendation to construct each building during the forthcoming biennium;
     (d) the proposed method of financing for each building;
     (e) any long-range building plans;
     (f) any changes in the law necessary to insure an effective, well-coordinated building program for the state.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 271, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 82, Ch. 326, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3315(3).