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Bill would change how Montana sets salary comparisons for the state auditor by surveying commissioners of securities and insurance

2828122 · March 31, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 611 would direct the Department of Administration to base salary comparisons for the statewide office titled "state auditor" on surrounding states' commissioners of securities and insurance rather than on other states' auditors.

Representative Scott DeMorris introduced House Bill 611, which would adjust the Department of Administration's salary-survey language for the statewide office currently titled "state auditor." The change would direct the agency to survey "ex officio commissioner of securities and insurance" positions in surrounding states rather than comparing by the historical title "auditor," reflecting the office's current responsibilities.

Why it matters: Proponents said the statutory title "state auditor" reflects the…

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