Bill > HJ66

This joint resolution requests the Legislative Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of federal funding changes on Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). The resolution highlights that DPHHS currently relies on 68.3% federal funding and has 2,012.27 full-time equivalent positions funded partially or fully by federal dollars. The study will review federal directives issued since January 20, 2025, and analyze their effects on agency operations, budgets, personnel, and program sustainability, with a particular focus on understanding how potential funding reductions might compromise DPHHS's functionality. The Legislative Finance Committee is tasked with presenting its findings to various interim committees and budget groups, with all study aspects to be completed before September 15, 2026, and a final report to be delivered to the 70th Legislature. The resolution acknowledges the potentially significant consequences of federal funding changes, which could necessitate state-level actions such as replacing lost funding, modifying existing programs, adjusting budgets, and addressing potential workforce impacts.

Health and Social Services

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1546