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Bill would remove 15-day cap on double pay for Montana National Guard on state active duty
Summary
House Bill 72 would allow Montana National Guard members serving on state active duty to receive pay at twice the federal equivalent without the current 15-day limit; backers say it reduces administrative burden, creates parity with other emergency responders and gives flexibility during extended incidents such as wildfires.
Representative Brad Barker, sponsor of House Bill 72, told the Senate State Administration Committee the measure would remove a 15‑day limitation that currently restricts a doubled pay rate for Montana National Guard members on state active duty.
Major General J. Peter Ronek, the adjutant general and director of the Department of Military Affairs, testified the bill would amend MCA section 10‑1‑502 to allow listed guard members on state active duty to receive pay at twice the rate for an enlisted member of a corresponding grade for the entire period of state active duty rather than being limited to the first 15 days.…
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