MontanaHB 65669th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Revising the fund structure and use of employment security account

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More uses for employment security funds

The Department of Labor and Industry can use the employment security account to run the Office of Community Service, enforce anti-discrimination laws, and run education and reentry programs and grants. The legislature must approve any spending. This expands funding options for these services.

Stronger coordination of community service programs

The law sets clear duties for the director of the Office of Community Service. The director helps the Governor plan, run, and review service programs. The office builds one state plan across schools, universities, military affairs, and other agencies. The director applies for federal and other grants and tracks all funds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ken Walsh
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Josh Kassmier
Republican • Senate
Willis Curdy
Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 291 • No: 3

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 1

House vote • 3/5/2025