SB487

Revising laws related to the Montana end of watch trust

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Montana SB487 revises laws related to the Montana End of Watch Trust, modifying payment structures and eligibility criteria for law enforcement.

Montana SB487 amends the state's End of Watch Trust to adjust payment structures and eligibility criteria for law enforcement officers and their families. The bill sets a monthly payment of $7,000 for the first 12 months following a catastrophic injury or death in the line of duty, subject to an annual increase based on the consumer price index or 3%, whichever is less. For months 13 through 60, payments continue at the adjusted rate.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor