Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental effect identified
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified
StateMontanaIntroduced
HB 901: Create a fire department health and safety grant program
Steve Gist
HB 901 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
The establishment of a statewide grant program for firefighter health and safety represents a meaningful shift in fiscal allocation and resource management for emergency services.
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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 capital for essential emergency infrastructure
- Supports local fire department operational efficiency
Risks
- Increases state appropriations and fiscal obligations
- Grant program administration may require ongoing state budget allocation
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances safety equipment and health protections for first responders
- Improves regional emergency response capacity
Risks
- Uneven access to grant funds may create disparities between departments
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
No access to full bill text, details on grant criteria, or funding levels
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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