Resources mentioned in this episode:
Caffeinate and Advocate: Weekly group at Ability Montana to discuss updates, practice testimony, or learn more about the legislative process. Fridays from 9:00-11:30 am. In person at the Butte Office (820 W Platinum, Butte MT) or online via Zoom (call 406-782-4834 to be sent the link).
Bills we mentioned in this episode:
HB 245: Revise the Montana HELP Act workforce development provisions and termination date
SB 72: Provide presumptive eligibility for Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services
HB 154, HB 155, HB 231: All relating to revising property tax rates
HB 385: Establish the school mental health promotion pilot program
HB 386: Revising laws related to continuous Medicaid eligibility
HB 395: Generally revise voting laws related to individuals of unsound mind
SB 82: Establish adjustment to blindness program
SB 144: Change name of mental health advisory council to behavioral health advisory council
Follow these bills atbills.legmt.gov
Upcoming times to get involved:
Feb. 12th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 385 in (H) Education Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 13th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 386 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 14th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 395 in (H) State Administration Committee at 10:00am in Room 455
Feb. 17th, 2025: Public Hearing for SB 82 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 17th, 2025: Public Hearing for SB 144 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
How to get involved in the legislative process:
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Episode Transcript: Transcript (Google Doc)
