This bill amends Section 10-3-312 of the Montana Code Annotated to increase the maximum amount that the governor can expend for emergencies from $20 million to $22 million in any biennium. Additionally, it allows the Department of Military Affairs to utilize up to $3 million each year of the biennium for disaster and emergency services without requiring a governor's declaration. The funds can be used for personal services related to responding to emergencies, disaster planning, training, and financial management of disaster programs.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any unexpended and unencumbered balance of the statutory appropriation at the end of each biennium must be transferred to the fire suppression account. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 10-3-312
HB0334_1(1): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(2): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(3): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(4): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(5): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(6): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(7): 10-3-312
HB0334_1(8): 10-3-312
HB0334_1: 10-3-312