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MT SB236

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Usher

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends longevity payment eligibility to county detention officers employed under a sheriff's office, matching benefits already provided to deputy sheriffs and undersheriffs
  • Longevity payments equal 1% of minimum base annual salary for each year of service, beginning on the employee's first anniversary and adjusted annually
  • Payments are made in equal monthly installments and are not affected by changes to discretionary salary
  • Longevity payments do not apply if already provided for in a negotiated agreement
  • Expressly supersedes Montana's unfunded mandate laws (MCA 1-2-112 through 1-2-116)

Legislative Description

Allow longevity payments for county detention officers

Local Finance

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2025
Judiciary1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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