5-2-213. Organization of house of representatives. At the time specified in 5-2-212, the secretary of state or, in case of the secretary of state's absence or inability, the senior member-elect present shall take the chair, call the members-elect of the house of representatives to order, and then, from the certified roster prepared by the secretary of state, call over the roll of counties and districts. After the names are called, the members-elect shall take the constitutional oath of office and assume their seats. The house of representatives may at that time, if a quorum is present, proceed to elect its officers.
History: En. Sec. 164, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 58, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 58, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 239; re-en. Sec. 58, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 18, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 43-208; amd. Sec. 220, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Legislature -- Composition and Organization
5-2-203. Compensation and expenses -- definition
5-2-204. Constituent services stipend and reimbursement
5-2-205. Authority for standing committees to meet during interim
5-2-206. through 5-2-210 reserved
5-2-212. Organization of senate
5-2-213. Organization of house of representatives
5-2-214. Oath to be entered on journals
5-2-217. through 5-2-220 reserved
5-2-221. Officers and employees of the senate and house of representatives