Bullock Opposes Montana Legislature’s Plan To Cut Vacant Health Care Jobs
Gov. Steve Bullock’s administration is objecting to the Legislature’s initial plan to cut funding for around 230 open job positions across Montana government in the next state budget.
The state’s $4.3 billion general fund budget is first up for debate as lawmakers arrive back in Helena for the second half of the 2019 legislative session.
During the first half, lawmakers trimmed Gov. Bullock’s proposed budget by 0.8 percent, or nearly $33 million.
Gov. Bullock’s Budget Director Tom Livers says he has concerns over the Legislature’s proposal to permanently eliminate certain vacant job positions.
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