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MT HB53

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

George Nikolakakos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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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