Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaIntroduced
HB 860: Provide for veterinary training loan program
Randyn Gregg
HB 860 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The state would establish a government-funded loan program for students pursuing veterinary education.
Who is affected
Veterinary students and the broader agricultural and public health sectors reliant on animal care services.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The program will require state appropriations; specific amounts are not listed in the summary.
When it takes effect
Pending legislative action; currently not law.
Potential benefits
Supports lower barriers to entry for critical professional training and aims to bolster the veterinary workforce.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential long-term state fiscal burden and lack of clarity on repayment or service requirements.
What is still unknown
Specific loan terms, eligibility, administrative oversight structure, and total program budget.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides financial incentives for student career pursuit
- Encourages investment in professional training
- Potentially mitigates future labor shortages
Risks
- Adds to state government fiscal expenditure
- Potential for loan default or non-repayment costs
- Administrative overhead for loan management
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduces financial barriers to advanced education
- Increases professional accessibility for students
- Supports career mobility for graduates
Risks
- Eligibility criteria could restrict broad access
- Risk of creating unequal program benefits
- Limited pool of beneficiaries defined by funding
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Supports growth in veterinary professional capacity
- Helps maintain standards of animal care services
- Potential to improve regional public health oversight
Risks
- No guarantee graduates remain in high-need areas
- Implementation lag prevents immediate impact
- Depends on enrollment success in the program
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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