The bill proposes a significant change in the supervision of the Veterans' Affairs Division Administrator by transferring oversight from the Board of Veterans' Affairs to the Adjutant General. This amendment is reflected in Section 10-2-102 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), where the term "board" is replaced with "adjutant general" in the context of hiring an administrator responsible for implementing board policy and carrying out its duties.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the board, which include establishing a statewide service for veterans and their families, advocating for fair treatment in claims processing, and developing communication programs to inform veterans about available services. The board is also tasked with seeking grants, developing interagency cooperation, and preparing biennial reports on veteran demographics and financial impacts of services. The changes aim to streamline the administration of veterans' affairs and enhance the support provided to veterans and their families in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 10-2-102
HB0081_1(1): 10-2-102
HB0081_1(2): 10-2-102
HB0081_1(3): 10-2-102
HB0081_1(4): 10-2-102
HB0081_1(5): 10-2-102
HB0081_1(6): 10-2-102
HB0081_1: 10-2-102
HB0081_2: 10-2-102
HB0081_X(1): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(10): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(11): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(12): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(2): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(3): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(4): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(5): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(6): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(7): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(8): 10-2-102
HB0081_X(9): 10-2-102
HB0081_X: 10-2-102