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Committee hears bill to remove 15-day cap on doubled pay for Guard members on state duty
Summary
House Bill 72 would remove a 15‑day cap on the Montana National Guard’s doubled base pay for enlisted members placed on state active duty for emergencies. Testimony emphasized pay parity with other state responders and administrative simplification.
House Bill 72 would amend state law so enlisted members of the Montana National Guard on state active duty could receive pay at twice their base rate for the duration of the state active duty order instead of only the first 15 days.
Representative Brad Barker, sponsor for the Department of Military Affairs, said the bill removes a financial hardship for Guard members called up for prolonged emergency response. "It could represent a financial hardship for those members," Barker said, describing…
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