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Committee approves bill shifting lead for decennial veterans long‑term care study to Veterans Affairs Division
Summary
The committee approved HB 566 to make the Montana Veterans Affairs Division the lead agency for the decennial veterans long‑term care needs study, replacing an earlier arrangement that placed primary responsibility with DPHHS.
The House State Administration Committee voted to advance House Bill 566, which transfers primary responsibility for Montana’s decennial veterans long‑term care needs study to the Montana Veterans Affairs Division (MVAD) and establishes additional planning and reporting requirements before the next survey cycle.
Sponsor Rep. Marta Bertoglio said the change is intended to place operational leadership with the agency most closely connected to veterans and veteran service organizations. Major General J. Peter…
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