The bill amends Section 18-2-301 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise public contract law, specifically allowing for troop labor to be utilized for the execution of projects related to the upgrades, preservation, and restoration of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Military Affairs. The new language specifies that the provisions governing advertising and competitive bidding do not apply when the Department of Military Affairs is conducting necessary work in conjunction with military training. This change aims to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of military operations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for adjusting the bidding limits for public contracts every five years based on inflation, starting July 1, 2028. It also clarifies that the competitive bidding requirements do not apply to certain preservation or restoration efforts by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks at Bannack, provided specific cost-effectiveness criteria are met. The amendments reflect a broader intent to facilitate timely and effective project execution while ensuring responsible use of state resources.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 18-2-301
HB0053_1(1): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(2): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(3): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(4): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(5): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(6): 18-2-301
HB0053_1(7): 18-2-301
HB0053_1: 18-2-301
HB0053_2(1): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(10): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(11): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(2): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(3): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(4): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(5): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(6): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(7): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(8): 18-2-301
HB0053_2(9): 18-2-301
HB0053_2: 18-2-301
HB0053_3: 18-2-301
HB0053_X(1): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(10): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(11): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(2): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(3): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(4): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(5): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(6): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(7): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(8): 18-2-301
HB0053_X(9): 18-2-301
HB0053_X: 18-2-301