GET INVOLVED | 08 | Week 9 & 10 Updates
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Caffeinate and Advocate: Weekly group at Ability Montana to discuss updates, practice testimony, or learn more about the legislative process. Fridays from 9:00-11:30 am. In person at the Butte Office (820 W Platinum, Butte MT) or online via Zoom (call 406-782-4834 to be sent the link).
Bills we mentioned in this episode:
HB 184: Modify language in the MCA that may diminish the dignity of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
HB 341: Revise laws relating to brain injuries
SB 72: Provide presumptive eligibility for Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services
HB 307: Generally revise laws related to licensing donations for disabled veterans
HB 601: Create online portal for community assisters related to Medicaid
HB 488: Allowing a disabled voter to electronically return a ballot
HB 618: Provide for a Montana individual freedom act
HB 635: Revise human rights laws to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HB 245: Revise the Montana HELP Act workforce development provisions and termination date
Follow these bills at bills.legmt.gov
Upcoming times to get involved:
Monday, March 17th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 184 in (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee at 3:00pm in Room 317
Monday, March 17th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 341 in (S) Highways and Transportation Committee at 3:00pm in Room 422
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025: Public Hearing for SB 72 in (H) Human Services Committee at 3:00pm in Room 152
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025: Disability Rally Day at the Montana State Capitol at 11:00am in the Rotunda
Thursday, March 20th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 307 in (S) Fish and Game Committee at 3:00pm in Room 422
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 601 in (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee at 3:00pm in Room 317
Friday, March 28th, 2025: Public Hearing for HB 488 in (S) State Administration at 3:00pm in Room 355
How to get involved in the legislative process:
Send a message to a committee: Click Here
Call the switchboard: 406-444-4800
Find and contact your legislator: Click Here
Sign up to give testimony via Zoom: Click Here
Join our email list at Ability Montana: Contact Form (Google Doc)
Contact the podcast:
Email: disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org
Instagram: @disabilityvoices
Episode Transcript: Transcript (Google Doc)
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