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Judiciary committee approves study of Montana search-and-rescue funding and coordination
Senate Judiciary
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Summary
Lawmakers concurred in House Joint Resolution 56 to direct an interim study of Montana’s search-and-rescue system, prompted by concerns that a $12,000 per-operation reimbursement cap and uneven eligibility hinder volunteer teams, especially tribal responders.
Representative Braxton Mitchell opened the hearing on House Joint Resolution 56, saying Montana’s current search-and-rescue system is inconsistent, that some teams rely on private equipment, and that the state’s $12,000 reimbursement cap may be outdated and insufficient for complex operations.
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