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Panel hears bill to let Montana National Guard use troop labor for state projects to expand training and cut costs
Summary
Representative George Nikokakos, R-Great Falls, told the House Energy Committee that House Bill 53 would permit the Department of Military Affairs to use troop labor on certain projects so training and construction can occur simultaneously.
Representative George Nikokakos, R-Great Falls, introduced House Bill 53 to permit the Montana Department of Military Affairs to use troop labor for certain projects so training and real-world construction tasks can occur simultaneously.
"House bill 53 is a common sense piece of legislation that allows troop labor to execute certain projects," Nikokakos said, telling the committee the measure aims to give units such as Red Horse and civil engineer components more practical training opportunities while reducing construction costs.
Major General Pete Hronek, adjutant general for the state of Montana, described the…
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