State • Montana

HB 860: Provide for veterinary training loan program

Randyn GreggIntroduced

HB 860 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Provide for veterinary training loan program. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • addresses professional labor shortages in the agricultural sector
  • supports rural economic stability via accessible livestock health services

Risks

  • creates new state-level fiscal obligations
  • potential for administrative overhead in managing loan disbursement

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • expands higher education opportunities in specialized fields
  • improves access to veterinary care for livestock owners

Risks

  • long-term success dependent on program design and student retention
  • vulnerabilities in loan repayment enforcement are unknown
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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
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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