Montana Code 5-11-1102. Definitions
5-11-1102. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 5-11-1102
- Division: means the legislative services division provided for in 5-11-111. See Montana Code 5-11-1102
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
(1)”Broadcasting” means any application of communication technologies to deliver live or delayed programming to a viewing audience, including but not limited to over-the-air television broadcasts, cable television, and the streaming of audio or video signals over the internet.
(2)”Division” means the legislative services division provided for in 5-11-111.
(3)”Gavel-to-gavel coverage” means that any broadcast of legislative or administrative proceedings is activated when the presiding officer of a floor session or a committee meeting calls the body to order and is deactivated on adjournment.
(4)”Operator” means:
(a)a private, nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
(b)a public or private Montana institution of higher education that has a program related to video production or broadcast or a related field.