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Bill would let private businesses compete for Department of Corrections contracts
2386470 · February 24, 2025
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Summary
Representative Steve Kelly introduced House Bill 540 to allow private businesses, rather than only nonprofit organizations, to bid for certain Department of Corrections programs; an amendment was announced to restrict eligibility to Montana-based businesses.
Representative Steve Kelly, R-House District 9, introduced House Bill 540 to the House Judiciary Committee, saying the bill would expand who may compete for Department of Corrections contracts. "This bill ' is just a very simple change to the statute that prior to this time, it only allowed for, non profits to, compete…
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