This bill proposes a significant change in the oversight of the Veterans' Affairs Division Administrator by transferring supervision from the Board of Veterans' Affairs to the Adjutant General. The amendment to Section 10-2-102 of the Montana Code Annotated reflects this shift, indicating that the Adjutant General will now be responsible for hiring an administrator who will implement policies and carry out the duties previously managed by the board.

In addition to the change in supervision, the bill maintains the existing responsibilities of the board, which include establishing statewide services for veterans and their families, advocating for fair treatment in claims processing, and developing communication programs to inform veterans about available services. The bill emphasizes the importance of interagency cooperation and the need for the board to seek grants and prepare biennial reports on veteran demographics and program impacts. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the management of veterans' affairs in Montana by placing it under the Adjutant General's authority.

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