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Committee hears HB 604 to ban local guaranteed‑income programs; debate centers on local experience and evidence
Summary
Sponsor said HB 604 would prevent local governments from running guaranteed‑income programs, with proponents arguing the programs reduce work incentives. Supporters from advocacy groups testified; committee members questioned whether the problem exists in Montana and whether the bill would affect private pilot programs.
Representative Braxton Mitchell told the committee House Bill 604 would prohibit cities and counties from establishing guaranteed‑income (universal basic income) programs using public funds, and would give Montana’s Attorney General authority to stop local governments that attempt to implement such programs. Mitchell framed the bill as…
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