Resources mentioned in this episode:
Disability Right's History Documentary: Crip Camp is available to watch for free on Youtube. Crimp Camp (Youtube)
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 386: Revising laws related to continuous Medicaid eligibility
HB 395: Generally revise voting laws related to individuals of unsound mind
SB 194: Eliminate the board of public assistance
SB 72: Provide presumptive eligibility for Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services
SB 82: Establish adjustment to blindness program
SB 300: Providing protections for service dogs and handlers
HB 341: Revise laws relating to brain injuries
HB 245: Revise the Montana HELP Act workforce development provisions and termination date
HB 574: Authorizing implementation of the certified community behavioral health clinic model
HB 576: Revise funding for Medicaid and health and support services to children and to adults who are aged, blind, and disabled
HB 601: Create online portal for community assisters related to Medicaid
HB 607: Provide for the hearing aid coverage act
HB 618: Provide for a Montana individual freedom act
HB 635: Revise human rights laws to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HB 638: Revise human rights laws
Follow these bills at bills.legmt.gov
Upcoming times to get involved:
Feb. 26th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 574 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 26th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 576 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 26th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 601 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Feb. 27th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 635 in (H) Judiciary Committee at 7:00am in Room 137
Feb. 27th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 638 in (H) Judiciary Committee at 7:00am in Room 137
Feb. 28th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 607 in (H) Business and Labor Committee at 7:00am in Room 172
March 19th, 2025: Disability Rally Day at the Montana State Capitol at 11:00am in the Rotunda
How to get involved in the legislative process:
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Contact the podcast:
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Episode Transcript: Transcript (Google Doc)
