SB194

Eliminate the board of public assistance

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Montana SB194 eliminates the Board of Public Assistance and revises appeal procedures for public assistance claims.

Montana SB194 eliminates the Board of Public Assistance and revises procedures for appeals related to public assistance claims. The bill repeals the Board of Public Assistance and transfers its duties to the department. Appeals for food stamps, cash assistance, nonfinancial assistance, or Medicaid can now be filed directly with the department. The department must provide a fair hearing and may review decisions on its own motion. The Board of Public Assistance will remain operational until all existing appeals are resolved.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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43 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 14, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

Jan 29, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker