This bill revises the use of the Employment Security Account by expanding its allowable funding purposes to include the administration of the Office of Community Service, the Commission for Human Rights, education programs, and reentry programs. Specifically, it amends Section 39-51-409 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to add these new funding categories, while removing the previous mention of education programs and reentry programs as separate entities. The bill also allows for the transfer of funds from the Employment Security Account to the unemployment insurance fund, contingent upon approval from the budget director.

Additionally, the bill transfers the Office of Community Service from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Labor and Industry, as outlined in Section 90-14-103 of the MCA. The amendments clarify the responsibilities of the office's director, who will now coordinate with the department and integrate state plans for various community service programs. The director will also be responsible for submitting applications for federal grants and ensuring accountability for resources received. Overall, the bill aims to enhance community service initiatives and streamline the administration of related programs within the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1(1): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1(2): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1(3): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1(4): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1(5): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_1: 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(1): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(10): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(11): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(12): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(2): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(3): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(4): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(5): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(6): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(7): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(8): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2(9): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_2: 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(1): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(10): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(2): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(3): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(4): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(5): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(6): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(7): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(8): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X(9): 39-51-409, 90-14-103
HB0656_X: 39-51-409, 90-14-103