State • Montana

HB 511: Provide grant funding for firefighting training facilities

Scott DeMaroisIntroduced

HB 511 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 27, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Provide grant funding for firefighting training facilities. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Enhanced wildfire response training
  • Better containment capabilities

Risks

  • Infrastructure development footprint

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Support for local construction jobs
  • Reduced long-term property fire loss

Risks

  • State budget fiscal pressure
  • Potential for misallocated grant funds

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Improved public safety response times
  • Enhanced professional safety for responders

Risks

  • Inequitable grant access concerns
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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