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MT HB53
Bill
Status
Passed
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Nikolakakos
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AI Summary
- Department of Military Affairs exempted from advertising and competitive bidding requirements when using military personnel for facility upgrades, preservation, restoration, or training-related construction projects
- Exemption applies when work is conducted in conjunction with military training to ensure facility readiness and personnel preparedness
- Amends Section 18-2-301, MCA, which requires sealed bids and 3 weeks public notice for state construction projects of $150,000 or more
- Adds military troop labor to existing exemptions that already include Department of Corrections inmate labor and Fish, Wildlife & Parks historic preservation work at Bannack
- Introduced by Representative G. Nikolakakos at the request of the Department of Military Affairs
Legislative Description
Revise law allowing for troop labor to execute projects
Military Affairs
Last Action
(H) Signed by Governor
4/7/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration2/18/2025
Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations12/20/2024
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