The bill revises the workforce development provisions under the Healthy Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Act by amending Section 39-12-103 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It introduces new language that allows individuals receiving health care assistance to participate in an employment or reemployment assessment as part of the workforce development program. This assessment aims to identify barriers to employment and enhance the participants' earning capacity and economic stability. The bill also removes the requirement for contracting with private entities to provide workforce development services, instead mandating the department to assist participants directly in completing assessments and providing necessary services based on the assessment results.

Additionally, the bill repeals several sections from previous laws, including provisions from 2015, 2019, and 2021, which may have previously governed aspects of workforce development and related services. The effective date for the new provisions is set for October 1, 2025, while the act itself becomes effective upon passage and approval. The bill aims to streamline workforce development efforts and improve the support provided to individuals seeking employment.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-12-103
HB0245_1(1): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(10): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(11): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(12): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(13): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(14): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(15): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(16): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(17): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(18): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(19): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(2): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(20): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(21): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(22): 39-12-103
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HB0245_1(39): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(4): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(40): 39-12-103
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HB0245_1(8): 39-12-103
HB0245_1(9): 39-12-103
HB0245_1: 39-12-103
HB0245_2(1): 39-12-103
HB0245_2(2): 39-12-103
HB0245_2(3): 39-12-103
HB0245_2(4): 39-12-103
HB0245_2(5): 39-12-103
HB0245_2: 39-12-103
HB0245_X(1): 39-12-103
HB0245_X(2): 39-12-103
HB0245_X(3): 39-12-103
HB0245_X(4): 39-12-103
HB0245_X: 39-12-103