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Committee hears primer on public-safety cooperation as municipal leaders flag implementation concerns
Summary
A staff primer on House Joint Resolution 47 outlined opportunities for cooperation among public-safety entities; municipal representatives cautioned about unfunded mandates and the need for clear implementation pathways.
The Local Government Interim Committee received a staff primer on House Joint Resolution 47 on Sept. 25, focused on interagency cooperation among public-safety entities.
Maxwell Parson, lead staff for the Legislative Services Division, presented the primer and supporting exhibits, describing the resolution’s aims and potential areas for committee review. Committee members, including Presiding Officer Sen. Forrest Mandeville and Rep. Greg Oblander, asked procedural and scope-related questions about whether the committee should pursue model agreements or focus on information-sharing protocols.
Kelly Lynch of the Montana League of Cities and Towns provided public comment, urging caution about unfunded state requirements and underlining municipal capacity concerns for implementing new cooperative frameworks. Committee members followed up with questions to clarify municipal responsibilities and potential state support.
No formal action was taken; the primer was recorded for the committee’s interim files and may inform future staff work and potential draft legislation or model policies.
