House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes significant revisions to the decennial veterans' long-term care needs study in Montana. The bill transfers primary responsibility for conducting the study from the Department of Public Health and Human Services to the Montana Veterans' Affairs Division. It mandates the involvement of various stakeholders, including veterans' outreach organizations, legislators, and caregivers, in the study process. The Montana Veterans' Affairs Division is also required to prepare an outreach and marketing plan before the study begins, and an advisory committee may be formed to assist with the survey.

Additionally, the bill revises the reporting requirements associated with the study. It stipulates that the Montana Veterans' Affairs Division must present a study plan and budget estimate to the state administration and veterans' affairs interim committee prior to the availability of the most recent federal census data. The bill also requires at least one update to the committee during the study and mandates a comprehensive report upon completion, which should include results, legislative recommendations, and suggestions for future studies.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(1): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(2): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(3): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(4): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1: 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903