Montana Legislature
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69th Montana Legislature
January 6 – April 30, 2025
BILL STATUS UPDATE – 2.17.2025
An act creating the “DEFEND THE GUARD ACT”, Requiring an official Congressional declaration or action to release the Montana National Guard to active combat duty; Providing powers of the Governor regarding the Montana National Guard, Providing definitions; and Providing an immediate effective date.
To be heard in the House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations (ETFR)
HEARING: MT – HB 404 Hearing
LOCATION: Room 472
START: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
END: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
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Legislative Issues of Interest to Montana Military and Veterans
These bills are brought forward by State Senators and Representatives and are of interest to military organizations including the Enlisted Association, Officer’s Association, American Legion, and the Department of Military Affairs.
EANGMT Resolutions
Resolution #22-01: EANGMT Legislative Priorities
Resolution #22-02: Exemption of Title 32 Earnings
Resolution #22-03: Exemption of Income from Military Pensions or Retirement
Resolution #22-04: Establish a Military Strategic & Economic Impact Task Force
An act revising enlisted militia compensation for state active duty; Removing the 15-day limitation on compensation; Providing an immediate effective date.
An act changing supervision of the Veterans’ Affairs Division Administrator; Moving supervision from the Board of Veterans’ Affairs to the Adjutant General.
An act establishing the Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo Memorial Bridge; and directing the Department of Transportation to install signs.
An act establishing the Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo Memorial Bridge; and directing the Department of Transportation to install signs.